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The Last Mountain Lion Sighting Reported Near The Eastern Panhandle
MARTINSBURG, WV - Mountain lions, also known as cougars, panthers, or pumas, were once common throughout West Virginia, especially in the Allegheny Mountains. These large cats left their mark not only on the landscape, with numerous places named "Panther Knob" and "Panther Run," but also on the minds of early settlers, who viewed them as a significant threat to livestock and safety.
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