Synonyms of cougars

cougars

noun

variants also cougar

plural of cougar

as in panthers

a large tawny cat of the wild

in many regions, suburban developments have encroached upon the habitat of the cougar

Synonyms & Similar Words

• panthers
• pumas
• mountain lions
• catamounts
• cat-a-mountains

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cougars

New large-scale research shows that the presence of mountain lions, also known as pumas or cougars, can drastically decrease the number of potentially deadly collisions between deer and vehicles by changing the behavior of their prey. — Gennaro Tomma, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026

The exception is for bears, wolves and cougars, which require even more distance. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

They are advised to remain at least 100 yards away from bears, wolves and cougars. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 13 July 2026

The National Park Service recommends remaining at least 100 yards away from bears, wolves and cougars, and at least 25 yards away from all other animals, including bison and elk. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026

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. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 26 June 2026

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. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026

Native to North, Central and South America, cougars are among the continent’s largest wild cats and are known for their agility, strength and adaptability. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2026

The cougar would have done a good job of stripping off the main parts, then vultures and smaller animals would have cleaned up the leftovers. — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 1 June 2026