So, what is a Nittany Lion? The Nittany Lion is more than just a symbol of Penn State University; it’s a nod to the mountain lions that once roamed the Keystone State. Known by many names across ...

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 ...

the Nittany Lion has become “the symbol of Penn State’s best,” as per PennState. Notably, the identity of the mascot has always been kept a secret according to an agreement between the ...