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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
Also look out for elk, mountain goats, mountain lions, and prairie dogs.
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Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 May 2026
What to know about mountain lions Mountain lions are solitary, elusive animals, according to the National Park Service.
—Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
While mountain lions are known to usually try and avoid human contact, Davis residents are being urged to stay alert – especially during evening and early morning hours.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 14 May 2026
One of the wolves was killed by a mountain lion and six were killed by people, including one struck by a car and two killed by CPW.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
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Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 May 2026
What to know about mountain lions Mountain lions are solitary, elusive animals, according to the National Park Service.
—Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
While mountain lions are known to usually try and avoid human contact, Davis residents are being urged to stay alert – especially during evening and early morning hours.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 14 May 2026
One of the wolves was killed by a mountain lion and six were killed by people, including one struck by a car and two killed by CPW.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for mountain lion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountain lion
Noun
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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.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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See six statues of panthers and three statues of tigers.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
Noun
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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
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Wildlife officials arrived and eventually successfully tranquilized the cougar, but only after several tense hours where residents were warned to stay indoors.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“Mountain lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain%20lion. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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