as in panthers
a large tawny cat of the wild
tracks that looked to be those of a cat-a-mountain
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Noun
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Our manatees, panthers, bears and countless other species rely on healthy ecosystems to survive, ecosystems that are shrinking daily due to human encroachment and legislative negligence.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026 -
Falco knew about its lore, how a panther once stalked the community for months.—
Stephen M. Deusner,
Pitchfork,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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To catch a glimpse of the cougar shadow, head to the vicinity of 13th Avenue and Goldfield Road in Apache Junction.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Deer hear better than humans, but not nearly as well as predators like cougars, which have large, highly developed auditory bullae.—
Jeff Wilson,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Now, Briar lives with two other mountain lions, Coloma and Silverado.—
KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife advises those who come in contact with mountain lions to stay calm and remain still, never run or approach a lion and avoid crouching down or bending over.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Cat-a-mountains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat-a-mountains. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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