What is a Catamount? And why it is the University of Vermont’s mascot

UVM touts an obscure name for its mascot, which is also known as a puma, cougar, panther and mountain lion. How the VT ...
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I got nose-to-nose with a mountain lion. It was scary — and magical.

PORT ANGELES, Wash. — A mountain lion can sprint up to 50 mph, leap more than 20 feet in the air from a standstill and kill animals 10 times its size. Males can be more than eight feet long from nose ...
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Juvenile mountain lion seen in Basalt multiple times

Last week, several incidents were reported in Basalt involving a juvenile mountain lion. According to Basalt Police Lieutenant Aaron Munch, at least one person saw the animal approach their window and ...