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mountain lion

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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 There are also frequent mountain lion sightings in and around Los Angeles, including recent incidents in Santa Monica and Pasadena where lions were tranquilized and removed. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 If the mountain lion behaves aggressively or advances toward you, throw objects, shout and fight back if attacked. — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2026 Fenn had been hunting in Whetstone Mountains when the dogs caught the jaguar’s scent and took off after the big cat, which Fenn told the New York Times was twice the size of a mountain lion. — Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2026 To get around a requirement to build more housing, Woodside had declared that the entire town was a mountain lion habitat. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mountain lion

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Traveling with a coffin and a caged panther, Claire hasn’t come alone.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
There’s also footage of a rare wild African black panther as well as chimpanzees using unique tools to fish for algae.

— Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

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Yes, the specific angle of the setting sun against the mountain's unique topography creates a shadow that resembles a cougar chasing its prey.

— Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Lions, tigers, leopards, snow leopards, clouded leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, cougars and any hybrid of these species is protected.

— Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2026

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