Out of work? Always wanted to be an NHL mascot? Well, you’re in luck. The Florida Panthers are currently hiring for someone willing to transform themselves into the new Stanley C. Panther. Or, at ...

panther, or catamount, depending on where you are. The fierce cat is so popular that dozens of colleges have a mascot named for it. The Nittany part of Penn State’s mascot is unique to the ...

Penn State’s longtime mascot is a common mountain lion ... One of the Nittany Lions’ historic rivals, the Pitt Panthers, has a similar taxonomic nickname for a similar reason.

His final appearance was on Dec. 22 with the Panthers. "It's been overwhelming ... Ripken's legacy as a beloved mascot and good-luck charm will be remembered by fans and sports teams alike.