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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
What to know about mountain lions Mountain lions are solitary, elusive animals, according to the National Park Service.
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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
Also look out for elk, mountain goats, mountain lions, and prairie dogs.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 May 2026
Concerns that such restrictions on trail cams and thermal imaging would lead to a dip in predator management resulted in exceptions for mountain lions, wolves, and other predators.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026
That year, mountain lions and bears killed or injured more than 1,000 head of livestock, the report shows.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
The 41-acre Rubio Canyon Preserve, which sits about four miles northwest of Eaton Canyon, is regularly frequented by bears, mountain lions and deer passing to and from Angeles National Forest and the foothill landscape.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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
Also look out for elk, mountain goats, mountain lions, and prairie dogs.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 May 2026
Concerns that such restrictions on trail cams and thermal imaging would lead to a dip in predator management resulted in exceptions for mountain lions, wolves, and other predators.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026
That year, mountain lions and bears killed or injured more than 1,000 head of livestock, the report shows.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
The 41-acre Rubio Canyon Preserve, which sits about four miles northwest of Eaton Canyon, is regularly frequented by bears, mountain lions and deer passing to and from Angeles National Forest and the foothill landscape.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountain lions
Noun
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See six statues of panthers and three statues of tigers.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Offered in white or yellow gold, the limited edition features an incredible tableau of a panther caught in the rain.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Dad was even pounced once by the cougar.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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The neighborhood visited by the cougar is several miles from the closest foothills.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mountain lions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain%20lions. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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