as in panther
a large tawny cat of the wild
in many regions, suburban developments have encroached upon the habitat of the cougar
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Here's how far visitors should stay back from animals at Yellowstone, per NPS:
Bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose and coyotes: Stay more than 25 yards, or 75 feet, away
Bears, wolves and cougars: Stay at least 100 yards, or 300 feet, away
How many bison are at Yellowstone?
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 11 June 2025
Wildlife management in California, specifically, has long been shaped by these same forces of violence, originating in bounty campaigns not just against predators like cougars and wolves but also against American Indian peoples.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
The incident came 15 months after a cougar fatally mauled an El Dorado County man and severely injured his brother, the first fatal mountain lion attack in California in 20 years, according to previous Bee reporting.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025
Campers and hikers were safely escorted out of the area by Conservation Officers due to the aggressive behavior of these cougars.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 11 June 2025
Wildlife management in California, specifically, has long been shaped by these same forces of violence, originating in bounty campaigns not just against predators like cougars and wolves but also against American Indian peoples.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
The incident came 15 months after a cougar fatally mauled an El Dorado County man and severely injured his brother, the first fatal mountain lion attack in California in 20 years, according to previous Bee reporting.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025
Campers and hikers were safely escorted out of the area by Conservation Officers due to the aggressive behavior of these cougars.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cougar
panther
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The necklace, made in 18k yellow gold, featured a delicate, studded chain that held a gold panther covered in black lacquered spots.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Constricting their territory can lead to more panthers killing other panthers and strains on resources like food and shelter.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Cougar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cougar. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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