mountain lion
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of mountain lion
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Two mountain lions have been euthanised after an extensive search, and investigators are currently studying them for signs of human DNA.
From BBC
"We also contacted houndsmen to bring in dogs to help track scent from lions, which is a really effective way to find mountain lions," said Van Hoose.
From Barron's
California wildlife authorities are urging residents of a small Central California town to lock up their pets and secure livestock after a series of mountain lion attacks.
From Los Angeles Times
We talk often in the outdoors community about the risks that wild animals, like bears, mountain lions and rattlesnakes, pose.
From Los Angeles Times
Brendan Cummings, conservation director for Center for Biological Diversity, hailed the moment as “a good day, not just for mountain lions, but for Californians.”
From Los Angeles Times
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