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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At lower elevations, visitors can find moose, elk and a wealth of other herbivores grazing along the grasslands, while truly fortunate visitors might catch a glimpse of a cougar surveying the forest for prey.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Here's where in Michigan composting is helping When did cougars go extinct in Michigan?—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Detroit Free Press,
18 Dec. 2024
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With stable populations across much of this range, the puma is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List, indicating a low risk of extinction.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 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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