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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 lions
That ballot measure would have banned the hunting and trapping of mountain lions and bobcats in Colorado, and it was also soundly rejected by the state’s voters.
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Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
Some mammal species are highly susceptible to HPAI, including domestic cats, skunks, foxes, raccoons, bobcats, mountain lions and black bears.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Wildlife managers have no idea how many mountain lions roam the state because estimating populations is essentially impossible.
—Ted Williams, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
The park is home to black bears, mountain lions, javelinas and bobcats, among other wildlife.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Watch for the park’s abundant wildlife, which includes bighorn sheep, bison, elk, moose, deer, black bears, coyotes, and mountain lions.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Unlike mountain lions, wolves need a lot of open space to chase down prey, according to Beth Pratt, California regional executive director for the National Wildlife Federation.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
That money came from Proposition 117, a measure passed by California voters in 1990 to ban the sport hunting of mountain lions and set aside $30 million a year to purchase habitat for deer, mountain lions, and other wildlife.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Jefferson County Investigators said mountain lions are common in the foothills and mountain areas.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
Some mammal species are highly susceptible to HPAI, including domestic cats, skunks, foxes, raccoons, bobcats, mountain lions and black bears.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Wildlife managers have no idea how many mountain lions roam the state because estimating populations is essentially impossible.
—Ted Williams, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
The park is home to black bears, mountain lions, javelinas and bobcats, among other wildlife.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Watch for the park’s abundant wildlife, which includes bighorn sheep, bison, elk, moose, deer, black bears, coyotes, and mountain lions.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Unlike mountain lions, wolves need a lot of open space to chase down prey, according to Beth Pratt, California regional executive director for the National Wildlife Federation.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
That money came from Proposition 117, a measure passed by California voters in 1990 to ban the sport hunting of mountain lions and set aside $30 million a year to purchase habitat for deer, mountain lions, and other wildlife.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Jefferson County Investigators said mountain lions are common in the foothills and mountain areas.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountain lions
Noun
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Our manatees, panthers, bears and countless other species rely on healthy ecosystems to survive, ecosystems that are shrinking daily due to human encroachment and legislative negligence.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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Falco knew about its lore, how a panther once stalked the community for months.—
Stephen M. Deusner,
Pitchfork,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Animal exodus Bly Road has long been home to many animals, Hahnfeld and the Hoffs said, including cougars, eagles, owls and deer.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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In one, a therapist-like figure helps a young man through a question about how to improve communication with his mother—then starts serving him ads for hot cougars in his area.—
Julia Black,
Vanity Fair,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Mountain lions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain%20lions. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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