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mountain lion

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Definition of mountain lion

as in panther

a large tawny cat of the wild the problems created by mountain lions coming into contact with humans in suburban developments

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Recent Examples of mountain lion Police noted that mountain lions are not uncommon near the Stanislaus River and other rural pockets around Oakdale but urged residents to stay alert – especially overnight and around dawn and dusk. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 Wyoming Game and Fish says conflicts between humans and mountain lions are rare, but there are several things people should know when recreating in lion country. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 In these areas, coyotes and mountain lions are a mule deer’s primary predators. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026 Boise County officials killed a mountain lion Wednesday after the animal was found preying on chickens while in a populated area of Horseshoe Bend, according to a social media post from the Boise County Sheriff’s Office. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mountain lion

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The state’s wildlife agencies believe the number of adult panthers today to be between 120 and 230.

— Timothy Randhir, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026
Traveling with a coffin and a caged panther, Claire hasn’t come alone.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

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Yes, the specific angle of the setting sun against the mountain's unique topography creates a shadow that resembles a cougar chasing its prey.

— Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Lions, tigers, leopards, snow leopards, clouded leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, cougars and any hybrid of these species is protected.

— Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of cougar

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