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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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
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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
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Here's where in Michigan composting is helping When did cougars go extinct in Michigan?—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Detroit Free Press,
18 Dec. 2024
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The sanctuary lost one Bengal tiger, four cougars, one African caracal, two Canada lynx, one Geoffroy cat, one Bengal cat, one Eurasian lynx, four bobcats and five African servals.—
Katherine Hignett,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Where are confirmed cougar sightings in Michigan?—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Detroit Free Press,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Mountain lions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain%20lions. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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