Half as many cougars as lions and tigers combined is (12+14)/2=13.

Then the total number of big cats at the feline sanctuary is 12+14+13=<<12+14+13=39>>39.

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At the feline sanctuary, there were 12 lions, 14 tigers, and several cougars.  If there were half as many cougars as lions and tigers combined, then what was the total number of big cats at the feline sanctuary?
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At the feline sanctuary, there were 12 lions, 14 tigers, and several cougars.  If there were half as many cougars as lions and tigers combined, then what was the total number of big cats at the feline sanctuary?
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