variants
also puma
as in panther
a large tawny cat of the wild
adult pumas can sometimes weigh over 200 pounds
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Noun
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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
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
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Where are confirmed cougar sightings in Michigan?—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Detroit Free Press,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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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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“Pumas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pumas. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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