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cougar

[koo-ger] / ˈku gər /
NOUN
large wildcat of the Americas
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Between 2016-24, researchers recorded 12 adult cougar deaths, two of which were caused by wolves.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

“It was so strong,” McVay said of the cougar.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

To better understand how evolution shaped these sounds, the researchers compared domestic cat meows with those of five wild cat species: African wildcat, European wildcat, jungle cat, cheetah, and cougar.

From Science Daily • Feb. 11, 2026

The cougar continues advancing as the cyclists shout for it to get back.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025

Inside she placed her couch, cougar skins, an Axminister carpet, rocking chairs, and assorted other artifacts of domestic life.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson