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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
The crossing, combined with several miles of fencing, will be critical for the movement of gray wolf, elk, mountain lions, black bear, mule deer and other wildlife, said a statement from Fraser Shilling, director of the UC Davis Road Ecology Center.
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Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Animals at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary include parrots, mountain lions, bears, peacocks, horses and more.
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Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
Pratt said some of the first mountain lions to use the crossing might be kittens dubbed by NPS researchers as P-135, P-136 and P-137, since they were recently tagged at a den site in the Santa Susana Mountains.
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City News Service,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
Frequency of visits is likely determined by the territorial range of various species, which can range from just a few acres for birds, to hundreds of miles for mountain lions.
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Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Animals at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary include parrots, mountain lions, bears, peacocks, horses and more.
—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
Pratt said some of the first mountain lions to use the crossing might be kittens dubbed by NPS researchers as P-135, P-136 and P-137, since they were recently tagged at a den site in the Santa Susana Mountains.
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City News Service,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
Frequency of visits is likely determined by the territorial range of various species, which can range from just a few acres for birds, to hundreds of miles for mountain lions.
—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountain lion
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Salvador Dalí arrived with a panther, Mick Jagger celebrated his birthday, and the Beatles played a set on its stage.
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Glittering in its design, the black panther was accentuated and highlighted by wisps of sheer fabric that flowed from the waistline of the dress to the arrival carpet, in shades of black and gray.
Noun
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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.
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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.
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“Mountain lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain%20lion. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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