Mountain Lion (Noun)
Meaning
Large American feline resembling a lion.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The mountain lion, also known as a cougar or puma, is a large American feline resembling a lion, found in western regions of the United States.
- While hiking in the Rocky Mountains, the family encountered a mountain lion and managed to safely escape the situation.
- Conservation efforts have helped to protect the mountain lion and its habitats in recent years, allowing populations to flourish.
- After moving to Arizona, the young woman spotted a mountain lion in her backyard on several occasions, which initially caused her alarm.
- A team of researchers has been studying the behavior and habits of mountain lions in California's Sierra Nevada mountains for over a decade.