variants
also panther
as in cougars
a large tawny cat of the wild
the panther is surprisingly difficult to spot
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Noun
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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 -
Where are confirmed cougar sightings in Michigan?—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Detroit Free Press,
18 Dec. 2024
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There had been two cat tracks and two cougars on the orange cliffs behind us.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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Over 25 years of living in Montana, Lyons said the pair marked his 36th and 37th wild cougar sightings.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Feb. 2025
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The award-winning, sustainable dome hotel offers all-inclusive programs which can include trekking the iconic W trail, tracking pumas or wild horses, or even practicing yoga in the shadow of the Paine Towers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 Dec. 2024
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Characteristics of panthers Florida panthers resemble the cougars and pumas found in the American West, with beige or tan fur and white markings underneath.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2025
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