as in cougar
a large tawny cat of the wild
the panther is surprisingly difficult to spot
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At the end of the exhibition, guests can try on pieces from Trinity Wild, a new limited collection that references Cartier’s iconic animals—the panther, tiger, and snake—in a handful of styles, including a two-finger ring and earrings.
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Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
Florida panthers, Maine moose, North Carolina red wolves and motorists in 16 states will benefit from $125 million in highway safety grants recently awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Unlike melanin, which makes animals like crows and black panthers appear dark, the researchers note that ultra-black is not just a matter of pigmentation.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
Also known as mountain lions or panthers, the species is native to the Americas.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 18 Dec. 2024
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Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
Florida panthers, Maine moose, North Carolina red wolves and motorists in 16 states will benefit from $125 million in highway safety grants recently awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Unlike melanin, which makes animals like crows and black panthers appear dark, the researchers note that ultra-black is not just a matter of pigmentation.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
Also known as mountain lions or panthers, the species is native to the Americas.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 18 Dec. 2024
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