| Nittany Lion | |
|---|---|
 The Nittany Lion mascot at the 2007 season opener | |
| University | Pennsylvania State University |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Description | Nittany Lion |
| Origin of name | Mount Nittany in Pennsylvania |
| First seen | 1904 |
| Website | gopsusports.com/nittany-lion |
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" forename refers to the local Mount Nittany, which overlooks the university.