as in panther
a large tawny cat of the wild
tracks that looked to be those of a cat-a-mountain
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The majority are shaped like the animals — turtles, panthers, bear, birds and other creatures — that inhabited the region.
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Salvador Dalí arrived with a panther, Mick Jagger celebrated his birthday, and the Beatles played a set on its stage.
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Park goers are advised to stay at least 25 yards away from all large animals -- including bison, as well as elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose and coyotes -- and at least 100 yards away from bears, wolves and cougars.
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Washington State used to operate a large Karelian Bear Dog program to mitigate bear and cougar conflicts, but it’s been significantly scaled back in recent years.
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In 2024, a mountain lion attacked and killed Taylen Brooks, 21, and severely wounded his brother, Wyatt, 18.
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Tour the sanctuary to see animals like wolves, bears, mountain lions, and bald eagles cared for in a natural environment.
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“Cat-a-mountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat-a-mountain. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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