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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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Recent Examples of mountain lions
Authorities also noted that while residents acknowledged that living in a rural region comes with occasional encounters with predators, many said interactions with mountain lions have become far more frequent over the past year.
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Armed with a forestry degree from Yale, Leopold was tasked with running a program to eradicate wolves and mountain lions in New Mexico and Arizona.
—Mark Vanderschaaf, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
That’s not counting the park’s roster of wildlife, from black bears and mountain lions to owls, pronghorns, and bighorn sheep.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
What to know about mountain lions Mountain lions are solitary, elusive animals, according to the National Park Service.
—Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
While mountain lions are known to usually try and avoid human contact, Davis residents are being urged to stay alert – especially during evening and early morning hours.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Also look out for elk, mountain goats, mountain lions, and prairie dogs.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 May 2026
Rules allow tech use for managing mountain lions, wolves, and recovering wounded game.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Armed with a forestry degree from Yale, Leopold was tasked with running a program to eradicate wolves and mountain lions in New Mexico and Arizona.
—Mark Vanderschaaf, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
That’s not counting the park’s roster of wildlife, from black bears and mountain lions to owls, pronghorns, and bighorn sheep.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
What to know about mountain lions Mountain lions are solitary, elusive animals, according to the National Park Service.
—Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
While mountain lions are known to usually try and avoid human contact, Davis residents are being urged to stay alert – especially during evening and early morning hours.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Also look out for elk, mountain goats, mountain lions, and prairie dogs.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 May 2026
Rules allow tech use for managing mountain lions, wolves, and recovering wounded game.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountain lions
Noun
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Glittering in its design, the black panther was accentuated and highlighted by wisps of sheer fabric that flowed from the waistline of the dress to the arrival carpet, in shades of black and gray.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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See six statues of panthers and three statues of tigers.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
Noun
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There are cougars and hippopotamuses.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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The neighborhood visited by the cougar is several miles from the closest foothills.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mountain lions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain%20lions. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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