as in panther
a large tawny cat of the wild
in many regions, suburban developments have encroached upon the habitat of the cougar
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Recent Examples of cougar
The National Park Service recommends key points to stay safe around cougars.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 18 Dec. 2024
One instance is when a cougar is munching on the remains of one of their Bigfoot friends.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
Mountain lions—also known as cougars, panthers, or pumas—are among the largest wild cats in the United States.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Appearing just twice a year, during the spring and autumn equinoxes, this elusive shadow resembles a cougar in pursuit of its prey and creates an enchanting silhouette on Superstition Mountain over Apache Junction.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 19 Sep. 2024
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 18 Dec. 2024
One instance is when a cougar is munching on the remains of one of their Bigfoot friends.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
Mountain lions—also known as cougars, panthers, or pumas—are among the largest wild cats in the United States.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Appearing just twice a year, during the spring and autumn equinoxes, this elusive shadow resembles a cougar in pursuit of its prey and creates an enchanting silhouette on Superstition Mountain over Apache Junction.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Cougar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cougar. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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