mountain lion
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of mountain lion
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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“Well, if you want to try living in a different kind of movie, there’s also trying not to get eaten by the bears and mountain lions.”
From Literature
He said that the mountain lion’s prey of choice, mule deer, have been less readily available lately, potentially making them look for other sources of food.
From Los Angeles Times
I screamed like a mountain lion and fell to the ground and rolled, throwing mud and dirt all over, but those pixies bit my nose, my cheeks, my ears, and all ten of my fingers.
From Literature
Unlike mountain lions, wolves need a lot of open space, according to Beth Pratt, California regional executive director for the National Wildlife Federation.
From Los Angeles Times
More than 1,400 California mountain lions are now protected by the state’s Endangered Species Act.
From Los Angeles Times
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