The Nittany Lion is the eastern mountain lion mascot of the athletic teams of the Pennsylvania State University, known as the Penn State Nittany Lions. Created in 1907, the "Nittany" …

Apr 18, 2024 · The idea for Penn State’s beloved Nittany Lion mascot was formed on this day (April 20) in 1904. As we celebrate the 119th birthday of the "Symbol of Our Best," we pay …

A Nittany lion is a mountain lion or cougar. It’s that simple. Mountain lions roamed the State College area until 1880. At this time the remaining mountain lions were moved out of …

The Penn State Nittany Lions are the athletic teams of Pennsylvania State University, except for the women's basketball team, known as the Lady Lions. The school colors are navy blue and …

Sep 16, 2021 · The Nittany Lion is Penn State’s beloved mascot, “storied in song and legend.” It takes its name from Mount Nittany and the mountain lions that once roamed there and across …

The work of noted sculptor Heinz Warneke, the crouching powerful figure is now the popular Nittany Lion Shrine, located at Penn State's University Park campus on a grassy mound amid …

Heading into its Orange Bowl matchup against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinals Thursday, here’s a closer look at why Penn State is called the Nittany Lions: What …

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Apr 7, 2023 · The Nittany Lion is essentially an ordinary mountain lion -- also known as a cougar, puma or panther -- a creature that roamed central Pennsylvania until the 1880s (although …

Take a look into the journey of Penn State’s Nittany Lion Shrine, from conception to modern renovations and repairs, and explore the traditions that have shaped this iconic symbol. Click …