Which begs the question ... It's one of the most iconic and unique mascots in college sports, but where does it come from? What makes a lion "Nittany," anyway? According to the Penn State website ...

The reality of the Nittany Lion isn’t nearly as exotic or mysterious as its name might indicate. Penn State’s longtime mascot is a common mountain lion, the kind that roamed the mountains near ...

Dan D. Lion is the mascot of the Paralympic Games of New York 1984, wearing jogging clothes with the logo of the Games and a pair of running shoes. The Paralympic mascot of the New York 1984 Games, ...

Along the way, they also competed in 53 bowl games as of January 2025. The Nittany Lion is the mascot of the Pennsylvania State University athletic teams, which also include the Penn State Nittany ...

Regardless of the general consensus, the new era of Iggy has ushered in an increase in Lion pride, bringing students and ...