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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Dense residential neighborhoods and freeways sit directly beneath towering bluffs populated by mountain lions, which occasionally hop the fences of backyard swimming pools to feast on domestic cats and dogs.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Everybody knew the mountain lions were around, but back then daytime sightings were rare.
—Malcolm Brooks Malcolm Hillgartner Krish Seenivasan Zak Mouton, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Officials believe they were either killed by a mountain lion or another wolf.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 27 Mar. 2025
Here, guests can see native wildlife, including mountain lions, Gila monsters, and free-flying hummingbirds, while learning about the adaptations that allow these animals to thrive in such an extreme environment.
—Visit Tucson, AFAR Media, 21 Mar. 2025
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Everybody knew the mountain lions were around, but back then daytime sightings were rare.
—Malcolm Brooks Malcolm Hillgartner Krish Seenivasan Zak Mouton, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Officials believe they were either killed by a mountain lion or another wolf.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 27 Mar. 2025
Here, guests can see native wildlife, including mountain lions, Gila monsters, and free-flying hummingbirds, while learning about the adaptations that allow these animals to thrive in such an extreme environment.
—Visit Tucson, AFAR Media, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mountain lion
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“Mountain lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain%20lion. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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