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Recent Examples of mountain lions
Concerns that such restrictions on trail cams and thermal imaging would lead to a dip in predator management resulted in exceptions for mountain lions, wolves, and other predators.
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Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026
What to know about mountain lions Mountain lions are solitary, elusive animals, according to the National Park Service.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Across California, scientists estimate there are only a few thousand mountain lions remaining statewide, and while the species is not endangered overall, some populations, particularly in Southern California, are considered threatened due to habitat loss and isolation.
—Itay Hod, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Sedgeley said the petition seeks to bring parts of the wolf compensation program in line with the state’s long-standing program that pays for damage caused by other wildlife, like bears, elk and mountain lions.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
The 41-acre Rubio Canyon Preserve, which sits about four miles northwest of Eaton Canyon, is regularly frequented by bears, mountain lions and deer passing to and from Angeles National Forest and the foothill landscape.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Biologists say mountain lions, deer and other animals need the ability to freely roam from the Santa Cruz Mountains to the Diablo Range and Gabilan Range to preserve genetic variability and healthy populations.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026
What to know about mountain lions Mountain lions are solitary, elusive animals, according to the National Park Service.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Across California, scientists estimate there are only a few thousand mountain lions remaining statewide, and while the species is not endangered overall, some populations, particularly in Southern California, are considered threatened due to habitat loss and isolation.
—Itay Hod, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Sedgeley said the petition seeks to bring parts of the wolf compensation program in line with the state’s long-standing program that pays for damage caused by other wildlife, like bears, elk and mountain lions.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
The 41-acre Rubio Canyon Preserve, which sits about four miles northwest of Eaton Canyon, is regularly frequented by bears, mountain lions and deer passing to and from Angeles National Forest and the foothill landscape.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Biologists say mountain lions, deer and other animals need the ability to freely roam from the Santa Cruz Mountains to the Diablo Range and Gabilan Range to preserve genetic variability and healthy populations.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountain lions
Noun
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Offered in white or yellow gold, the limited edition features an incredible tableau of a panther caught in the rain.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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Our manatees, panthers, bears and countless other species rely on healthy ecosystems to survive, ecosystems that are shrinking daily due to human encroachment and legislative negligence.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Alan volunteered for Capitol Reef’s biologists, scouting for bighorn sheep and cougar.—
Stephen Trimble,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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But over the next centuries, that changed as humans reshaped the landscape and eliminated predators like wolves, bears and cougars.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Mountain lions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain%20lions. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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