as in panther
a large tawny cat of the wild
tracks that looked to be those of a cat-a-mountain
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Male panthers will know a female is ready for mating based on her yowling vocalizations and the scent of her urine, according to the FWC.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
19 Mar. 2025 -
Other commenters have suggested several identities for this most recent mystery animal, including a panther, dog, and bobcat.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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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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Then they got lost in the snow A Long Beach couple wanted to visit Lukens Lake, but a sudden shift in weather left them stranded with no overnight gear. Dec. 5, 2024 Lifestyle A mountain lion was stalking our campsite.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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Exactly one minute later, a mountain lion appeared in the same spot.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Cat-a-mountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat-a-mountain. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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