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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
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
Alvarado-Gil’s bill would require the state Department of Fish and Wildlife to report the results of its efforts to the legislature by 2031, including the number of staff working on the issue and any recommendations to further improve safety around mountain lions.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
In the Los Angeles area alone, 32 mountain lions have been struck and killed by vehicles since 2002, according to the Park Service.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Most recently, on May 11, residents sent deputies five separate videos allegedly showing as many as five mountain lions crossing through private property near homes, according to the release.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Armed with a forestry degree from Yale, Leopold was tasked with running a program to eradicate wolves and mountain lions in New Mexico and Arizona.
—Mark Vanderschaaf, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
That’s not counting the park’s roster of wildlife, from black bears and mountain lions to owls, pronghorns, and bighorn sheep.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 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
Also look out for elk, mountain goats, mountain lions, and prairie dogs.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 May 2026
City News Service, Daily News, 29 May 2026
Alvarado-Gil’s bill would require the state Department of Fish and Wildlife to report the results of its efforts to the legislature by 2031, including the number of staff working on the issue and any recommendations to further improve safety around mountain lions.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
In the Los Angeles area alone, 32 mountain lions have been struck and killed by vehicles since 2002, according to the Park Service.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Most recently, on May 11, residents sent deputies five separate videos allegedly showing as many as five mountain lions crossing through private property near homes, according to the release.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Armed with a forestry degree from Yale, Leopold was tasked with running a program to eradicate wolves and mountain lions in New Mexico and Arizona.
—Mark Vanderschaaf, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
That’s not counting the park’s roster of wildlife, from black bears and mountain lions to owls, pronghorns, and bighorn sheep.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 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
Also look out for elk, mountain goats, mountain lions, and prairie dogs.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountain lions
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 lions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain%20lions. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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