as in panther
a large tawny cat of the wild tracks that looked to be those of a cat-a-mountain

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Noun
  • The endangered Florida panther faces the dual threats of urban sprawl and increased traffic In 2024, 36 panther deaths were recorded by state wildlife officials, which was the most since 2016.
    Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
  • But the public lands where this cam shot was taken also hosts many bobcats as well as panthers.
    Kelli Bender, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • At lower elevations, visitors can find moose, elk and a wealth of other herbivores grazing along the grasslands, while truly fortunate visitors might catch a glimpse of a cougar surveying the forest for prey.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Here's where in Michigan composting is helping When did cougars go extinct in Michigan?
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Then they got lost in the snow A Long Beach couple wanted to visit Lukens Lake, but a sudden shift in weather left them stranded with no overnight gear. Dec. 5, 2024 Lifestyle A mountain lion was stalking our campsite.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
  • In Episode 1, Cara takes out an attacking mountain lion.
    Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Cat-a-mountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat-a-mountain. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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