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panther

noun

ˈpan(t)-thər

Definition of panther

as in cougar

a large tawny cat of the wild the panther is surprisingly difficult to spot

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Recent Examples of panther There’s also footage of a rare wild African black panther as well as chimpanzees using unique tools to fish for algae. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026 At the Central Florida Zoo, the now 7-month-old panther will highlight the need for conservation in Florida. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for panther

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Yes, the specific angle of the setting sun against the mountain's unique topography creates a shadow that resembles a cougar chasing its prey.

— Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Lions, tigers, leopards, snow leopards, clouded leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, cougars and any hybrid of these species is protected.

— Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2026

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The Tomkins’ conservation efforts have had a tremendous impact in terms of helping restore the puma, guanaco, Andean condor, and rhea (native ostrich) population.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Makini was a major attraction at the zoo's Big Cat Falls exhibit, which is also home to pumas, tigers and snow leopards.

— Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026

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