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mountain lion

noun

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 Paradise Valley Ranch, bought in 2019, spans 9,600 acres and is home to elk, mule deer, antelope, golden eagles, and mountain lions. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 In addition to wolves, the state is also struggling to manage conservation of other predators, including bears and mountain lions, and lawmakers are now considering reintroducing grizzlies, the state’s storied and long-locally extinct mascot. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026 Tour the sanctuary to see animals like wolves, bears, mountain lions, and bald eagles cared for in a natural environment. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026 There are predators in the region, including mountain lions and coyotes, or Gracie could fall on a rock or into a canyon and break a leg, Johnson said. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mountain lion

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Originally designed in the 1980s, the watch echoes the fluid movements of the panther thanks to an ultra-flexible structure.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026
At the Academy of Country Music Awards in May, where Twain served as host, the musician modeled a shining silver gown by Falguni Shane Peacock featuring a panther design.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

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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

Definition of cougar

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