mountain lions

plural of mountain lion
as in panthers
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 More news Endangered mountain lions are stalling a plan to build 400 residences on Woodland Hills golf course. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 The only reader who can come close to this is Marty in Idaho who has mountain lions rolling in at night. Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 New large-scale research shows that the presence of mountain lions, also known as pumas or cougars, can drastically decrease the number of potentially deadly collisions between deer and vehicles by changing the behavior of their prey. Gennaro Tomma, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026 English-style pheasant shoots and a private hunt club are complemented by hunting grounds home to elk, moose, mountain lions, and black bears. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026 Paradise Valley Ranch, bought in 2019, spans 9,600 acres and is home to elk, mule deer, antelope, golden eagles, and mountain lions. Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 In addition to wolves, the state is also struggling to manage conservation of other predators, including bears and mountain lions, and lawmakers are now considering reintroducing grizzlies, the state’s storied and long-locally extinct mascot. Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026 Tour the sanctuary to see animals like wolves, bears, mountain lions, and bald eagles cared for in a natural environment. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026 There are predators in the region, including mountain lions and coyotes, or Gracie could fall on a rock or into a canyon and break a leg, Johnson said. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountain lions
Noun
  • The panther is the one to escort him to civilization, which proves easier said than done.
    Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Locals were regaled with other stories of bears, panthers and other game killed where now there were houses and farms.
    Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The cat haven has been operating for 28 years and houses 39 cat species, including cheetahs, bobcats, clouded leopards, cougars and snow leopards.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In the realm of big cats, the Central Florida Zoo is home to two cheetahs, an Amur leopard and two cougar cubs from South Dakota that arrived at the zoo at 10 weeks old earlier this summer.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Mountain lions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain%20lions. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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