noun
- plural of puma; large wild cats native to the Americas, also known as mountain lions or cougars
Examples
- Pumas are solitary hunters that prefer mountainous terrain.
- The wildlife preserve is home to several pumas and their cubs.
- Pumas can leap up to 40 feet horizontally when chasing prey.
- Rangers spotted two pumas near the hiking trail last week.
- Unlike other big cats, pumas cannot roar but instead make chirping sounds.
- The documentary showed pumas stalking deer in the forest.