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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Recent Examples of mountain lion
Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms: Also at the the Chatfield Farms location of the Denver Botanic Gardens, this year’s 7-acre pumpkin patch has a Colorado wildlife theme with bears, moose, mountain lions and other creatures.
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Sarah Kuta, The Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2024
California has become the first state in the nation to restrict use of all blood-thinning rat poisons due to their unintended effect on mountain lions, birds of prey and other animals.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
From salamanders and salmon to bears and mountain lions, his photos illustrate not only the beauty of the forests and the creatures that call it home but also the symbiotic relationships that are vital to the planet’s welfare.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2024
This initiative would allow bobcats, lynx and mountain lions to be killed if they are deemed a threat to human life, livestock or property.
—USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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Sarah Kuta, The Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2024
California has become the first state in the nation to restrict use of all blood-thinning rat poisons due to their unintended effect on mountain lions, birds of prey and other animals.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
From salamanders and salmon to bears and mountain lions, his photos illustrate not only the beauty of the forests and the creatures that call it home but also the symbiotic relationships that are vital to the planet’s welfare.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2024
This initiative would allow bobcats, lynx and mountain lions to be killed if they are deemed a threat to human life, livestock or property.
—USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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 30 Nov. 2024.
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