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mountain lion

NOUN
cougar
Synonyms


NOUN
puma
Synonyms


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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

She also wrote about people saving native flora and fauna, from mountain lions in need of a freeway crossing to endangered butterflies and tiny native bees.

From Los Angeles Times

A mountain lion was spotted in California wine country Sunday, just days after another puma had been captured in San Francisco.

From Los Angeles Times

The proposed openings in the wall, about the size of a piece of paper, would provide passage for animals like bobcats, badgers and even female mountain lions and their young.

From Los Angeles Times