as in panther
a large tawny cat of the wild
adult pumas can sometimes weigh over 200 pounds
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What to Do in Chilean Patagonia The Chilean part of Patagonia, which stretches more than 1,000 miles north to south, is home to volcanos, glacial fjords, a temperate rain forest, and the highest density of pumas in the world.
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Jordan Harvey, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
In addition to its rich array of indigenous birds, reptiles and insects, the park has cemented itself as one of the region's foremost institutions for mammal conservation, with the puma, guanaco and huemul all under careful watch to ensure their prolonged survival across the park.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
The National Wildlife Federation is also partnering with the Friends of Griffith Park to create a memorial at the park honoring the puma.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
On the western side of the park is Grey Glacier; wildlife lovers should pinpoint excursions generally to the east, where pumas are more predominant, as are large herds of guanacos.
—Jordan Harvey, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
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Jordan Harvey, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
In addition to its rich array of indigenous birds, reptiles and insects, the park has cemented itself as one of the region's foremost institutions for mammal conservation, with the puma, guanaco and huemul all under careful watch to ensure their prolonged survival across the park.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
The National Wildlife Federation is also partnering with the Friends of Griffith Park to create a memorial at the park honoring the puma.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
On the western side of the park is Grey Glacier; wildlife lovers should pinpoint excursions generally to the east, where pumas are more predominant, as are large herds of guanacos.
—Jordan Harvey, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Puma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puma. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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