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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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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.
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Visit Tucson, AFAR Media, 21 Mar. 2025
Cassy the mountain lion, named for the Cascade Mountains where she was found orphaned as a cub in 2007, died at her Kansas zoo at 17 years old.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
The 79-year-old Oscar winner embraces the challenging role of the Dutton family matriarch alongside co-star Harrison Ford, confronting everything from mountain lions to the harsh realities of frontier life.
—Holly Williams, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2025
Exactly one minute later, a mountain lion appeared in the same spot.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025
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Visit Tucson, AFAR Media, 21 Mar. 2025
Cassy the mountain lion, named for the Cascade Mountains where she was found orphaned as a cub in 2007, died at her Kansas zoo at 17 years old.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
The 79-year-old Oscar winner embraces the challenging role of the Dutton family matriarch alongside co-star Harrison Ford, confronting everything from mountain lions to the harsh realities of frontier life.
—Holly Williams, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2025
Exactly one minute later, a mountain lion appeared in the same spot.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 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 24 Apr. 2025.
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