as in panther
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 lion
This initiative would allow bobcats, lynx and mountain lions to be killed if they are deemed a threat to human life, livestock or property.
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USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
At home in the tropical forests of Central and South America, these bats feed on various animals, including tapirs, mountain lions, penguins and, most often nowadays, livestock.
—Sebastian Stockmaier, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2024
There have only been 25 instances of mountain lions attacking humans since 1990, according to CPW’s records.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
Pristine lakes and idyllic streams, wallowing bison and roaming mountain lions, giant granite spires and a staggering highway: At more than 70,000 acres, Custer State Park could rank as a national park.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 9 Sep. 2024
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USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
At home in the tropical forests of Central and South America, these bats feed on various animals, including tapirs, mountain lions, penguins and, most often nowadays, livestock.
—Sebastian Stockmaier, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2024
There have only been 25 instances of mountain lions attacking humans since 1990, according to CPW’s records.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
Pristine lakes and idyllic streams, wallowing bison and roaming mountain lions, giant granite spires and a staggering highway: At more than 70,000 acres, Custer State Park could rank as a national park.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 9 Sep. 2024
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“Mountain lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain%20lion. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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