mountain lion definition - Dictionary

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moun·tain li·on (plural moun·tain li·ons)

noun

Definition:

U.S. regional large wild cat: a large wild cat with a light tan coat. Native to: mountains of the western hemisphere. Latin name Felis concolor.

Regional History


	The mountain lion goes by many other names, including California cat, mountain cat, and mountain panther. With scattered instances in the East, especially New York, Pennsylvania, and Georgia, mountain lion is found most frequently in the Rocky Mountain and Pacific states.