| Number of tigers in Goa decline in four years ... presence of big cat
in the State's wild. The environmentalist, however, attributes the
decline to wrong positioning of cameras laid to trap the animal. |
The hunt for British Big Cats attracts far more newspaper column-inches than any other cryptozoological subject. There are so many of them now that we feel that they should be archived by us in some way, so we should have a go at publishing a regular round-up of the stories as they come in. Curated by Carl Marshall and Olivia McCarthy
Friday, 31 July 2020
INDIA: Decline in number of tigers in Goa
INDIA/BANGLADESH: India, Bangladesh to use Sundarbans-waterways carefully so as not to disturb movement of tigers ...
| India, Bangladesh to use Sundarbans-waterways carefully so as not to disturb movement of tigers ... The Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove delta that is spread over ... The Big Cats swim freely across rivers and creeks from one island to ... |
CENTRAL AMERICA: A jaguar nicknamed “Short-Tail” the first known to cross between Belize and Guatemala
| A jaguar nicknamed “Short-Tail” the first known to cross between Belize and Guatemala According to the big cat conservation NGO Panthera, the species may be ... If secured, it would be the largest contiguous area of forest in Central ... |
UK, SUSSEX: Plushie peril
| Scary big cat spotted in UK public park turned out to be a plushie Residents of Steyning, a small rural town in southeast England, spotted a big cat resembling a panther in a public park. They summoned police who ... |
Wednesday, 29 July 2020
NEPAL: Tiger numbers double
| Nepal 'close to doubling' number of tigers Oli did not give specific numbers, but census results in 2018 showed that Nepal's big cat population had increased to 235 from 121 individuals in 2009 ... |
USA, CALIFORNIA: Mountain Lion IN San Mateo
| Mountain Lion Spotted Monday Near College of San Mateo San Mateo police officers reported seeing a large mountain lion early Monday morning in the police academy parking lot at the College of San Mateo. |
THAILAND: Rare tiger sighting
| Rare tiger sighting raises Southeast Asia conservation hopes Southeast Asia is a major focus in the fight to save the world's big cats, ... tiger on Wednesday as he urged people to do more to save the big cat. |
INDIA: International Tiger Day 2020
| International Tiger Day 2020: 5 lesser-known facts about the magnificent big cat Tigers are the largest of all the big cats and sit at the top of the food chain, playing a pivotal role in the functioning of the ecosystem. SHOW FULL ... |
AUSTRALIA: Cougar-Like Big Cat Spotted In Sydney
| The Story Behind The Cougar-Like Big Cat Spotted In Sydney This week, 21-year-old nursing student Alec McDonald made headlines after he captured footage of a big cat casually strolling around Wahroonga! |
INDIA: Big cat population likely to see a surge
| Big cat population likely to see a surge in Telangana Attributing
the increase in population to the lockdown, the official added that
there had been almost zero human interference in the wild because of the ... |
Tuesday, 28 July 2020
MALAYSIA: The Last Days of the Malayan Tiger
| The Last Days of the Malayan Tiger So how did Malaysia allow its wild tiger population to dwindle to such a ... Malaysia's iconic big cat was moved from Endangered on the IUCN Red List ... |
UK, WEST SUSSEX: Black cat scare
| 'Big cat sighting' in West Sussex was actually a large stuffed toy on a park bench, police say Initially, officers thought the reports were true, as they came across what appeared to be a black-furred big cat on a park bench. By Russell Hope ... |
INDIA: Fourth leopard trapped from Nashik
| Fourth leopard trapped from Nashik in July, another big cat rescued from well Fourth leopard trapped from Nashik in July, another big cat rescued from well. Updated: Jul 25, 2020 04:57 IST. By Badri Chatterjee. The forest ... |
AUSTRALIA: Black panther sightings
| Alleged sightings of blank panther in Wahroonga ... panther prowling Sydney's northern suburbs. Others insist it's just a house cat gone wild - but there's no doubting it's a big one. www.7NEWS.com.au. |
INDIA: Bandipur Tiger Reserve records 6 deaths in a year
| Bandipur Tiger Reserve records 6 deaths in a year However, the authorities denied any foul play and claimed that the big cat might have died a natural death or may have succumbed to starvation. |
INDIA: Rare sighting of elusive snow leopards in Kullu sanctuary
| Rare sighting of elusive snow leopards in Kullu sanctuary We were successful in capturing the elusive big cat at 19 locations. At one location, the grown-up snow leopard is accompanied by two cubs and at ... |
INDIA: Claims that leopard killing pet dogs
| Korgao locals alarmed, claim leopard killing pet dogs in area Villagers said pug marks of the big cat have been spotted in the area and feared that the growing incidence of stray dogs taking shelter in houses ... |
UK: Meditation panther
| 'It was huge': Meditating man is left stunned after spotting a giant black cat resembling a panther 'on ... It's much larger than my two domestic cats at home.' Mr Mcdonald said the 'very, very big' cat stopped to stare at him. +7. |
CANADA: Tiger panic
| Someone reported a tiger walking along a BC street, but it was only this stuffed toy When Global News arrived on scene they found someone walking a tiger but instead of a big cat, it was just a large stuffed toy. Read more: Wildlife ... |
INDIA: Ranthambhore tiger found dead
| Ranthambhore tiger which had made Kota forest its 2nd home found dead: Officials After the postmortem, the wild cat was cremated in the tiger reserve in presence of Chief Conservator of Forests Anand Mohan, Deputy Chief ... |
USA, Ma: Bobcat Spotted In MetroWest Area
| Another Bobcat Spotted In MetroWest Area The big cat
even stopped to pose for him, he said. He just moved to the town in
May, and his neighbors say it's rare to capture a bobcat on camera.
" ... |
AUSTRALIA: Black panther caught on video in Sydney
Big cats sightings: Black panther caught on video in Sydney's North Shore The video differs from other evidence of black panthers and big cats in Australia in that the footage is crystal clear and was shot in broad daylight. |
INDIA: Another leopard in another well
Forest dept rescues leopard in HD Kote
Although healthy, the big cat is weak, said officials. It is undergoing treatment and is expected to be released into the wild in Nagarahole Tiger ...
INDIA: Tiger Came Across A Huge Python In Karnataka
| Watch What Happened When A Tiger Came Across A Huge Python In Karnataka The video shows the big cat
carefully walking around the snake and looking at it curiously. Then
the tiger retreated into some bushes by the side of the ... |
USA, NEVADA: Mountain lion returns to Spring Mountains after weekend trip to Summerlin
| Mountain lion returns to Spring Mountains after weekend trip to Summerlin Champie Douglas came face to face with the big cat Saturday morning. Stepping into his backyard just as the mountain lion was peering in through ... |
Tuesday, 21 July 2020
INDIA: Another leopard in a well
| Mysuru Officer Locks Himself In Metal Cage & Enters A Well In Search Of A Leopard ... the officials had received a complaint from the locals at Karapura village stating that they've spotted the big cat falling into the dry well. He explained ... |
INDIA: Man-animal conflict: Tiger captured in Chandrapur district
| Man-animal conflict: Tiger captured in Chandrapur district ... at 6.30 pm," the release said. The three-year-old big cat will be shifted to Gorewada rescue centre in Nagpur for medical tests. PTI CLS NSK NSK ... |
USA, NEVADA: That Vegas cat
Mountain lion captured in Summerlin, headed back to Spring Mountains Nielsen said the large cat will be released in the Spring Mountain Range, which ... He said the cats aren't frequently seen in the Las Vegas Valley. |
INDIA: Second Alleged 'Man Eater' Leopard Shot Dead
| Second Alleged 'Man Eater' Leopard Shot Dead In Uttarakhand In A Week, One More In The Hit-List The big cat
was shot dead by hunters engaged by the Uttarakhand Forest Department
on Thursday. This is the second leopard that has been shot ... |
INDIA: Tigress found dead in Melghat
| Tigress found dead in Melghat ...
where the paw was found, we noticed the dismantled skull and front legs
of the tigress and a wild boar, perhaps hunted by the big cat,” she said. |
USA, CONNETICUT: Rabid bobcat killed after attacking pet dog
| Rabid bobcat killed after attacking pet dog, hiding in Preston home “It was a big cat.
It was a large one,” he said. “Just about as big as they get.” “Had it
not had direct contact with the family pet, we would have tried to ... |
SPAIN: has Iberian Lynx returned to Spain's iconic city of Ronda?
| On the trail of Andalucia's big cat – has Iberian Lynx returned to Spain's iconic city of Ronda? He
showed it to 58-year-old Ruiz – a retired World Bank economist –
thinking that the creature he had captured on his mobile phone, a large cat, must ... |
INDIA: The latest census showed a rise in lion numbers
| The latest census showed a rise in lion numbers — but it may be time to update the counting methods The department also said that the big cat's distribution had increased to 30,000 sq.km. from 22,000 sq.km., covering nine districts in Saurashtra. All this ... |
INDIA: Rescued Kaziranga tigress released into wild
| Assam: Rescued Kaziranga tigress released into wild The entire process was videographed which showed the big cat running into the wild after a few seconds of initial hesitation. The tigress was one of the ... |
INDIA: Skewed development on forest land drives leopards into Jaipur parks
| Skewed development on forest land drives leopards into Jaipur parks This has forced the big cats
to venture out of the forest and stray into human settlements to look
for new territories. As per the Waterhole Census, there ...  |
USA, CALIFORNIA: UVic issues warning after cougar reported on campus
| UVic issues warning after cougar reported on campus UVic says the big cat was reported in the Mystic Vale wooded area around 9 a.m.. Read more: Metallica responds to B.C. woman who fended off wild ...  |
INDIA: Tiger population in state will rise by next census
| Tiger population in state will rise by next census, says chief of forest force Across
all tiger reserves of the state, there were 1,500 camera traps in
place, he said. “We have observed a 30% rise in the population of the big cats in ... |
USA: Help for Balding Tiger at Roadside Zoo
| Minka Kelly Demands Help for Balding Tiger at Roadside Zoo Actor Joins PETA in Calling for Captive Big Cat's Transfer to an Accredited Sanctuary. For Immediate Release: July 14, 2020. Contact: Moira Colley ... |
UK, YORKSHIRE: South Yorkshire is a hotbed for sightings of big cats
Did you know that South Yorkshire is a hotbed for sightings of big cats prowling its more rural areas? People reported seeing 'big cats', pumas, panthers and even lions and tigers stalking the rural areas around our towns and cities over the period. |
INDIA: Tiger halts traffic at Madhya Pradesh flyover
| Tiger halts traffic at Madhya Pradesh flyover The big cat,
however, did not attack anyone or harm any vehicles. Eyewitnesses
informed the forest department and a police team also reached the ...  |
INDIA: Six-year old leopard trapped in Nashik
| Six-year old leopard trapped in Nashik Officials said that they managed to capture the big cat almost 11 days after a five-year-old female leopard was trapped in Jakhori village — around ... |
INDIA: No reason to celebrate Kaziranga's 'golden' tigers, say park officials
| No reason to celebrate Kaziranga's 'golden' tigers, say park officials Shared by IFS officer Parveen Kaswan, netizens marvelled at the big cat ... one of the main reasons for population decline among tigers in the wild.  |
MEXICO: The jaguar hunted for parts
| Pac-Man: The jaguar hunted for parts in Mexico The links between the illegal wild cat trade and China were recently ... of the main drivers of species trafficking, and big cats are feature prominently.  |
POLAND: Missing puma and soldier hand themselves in
| Ex-soldier who went on the run with his pet PUMA hands himself (and the big cat) in Kamil S. (whose surname can't be revealed because of Polish law) had taken to forests in Silesia with his six-year-old big cat called Nubia after staff at ...  |
Tuesday, 14 July 2020
AUSTRALIA: The hunt for big cats in Australia
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The hunt for big cats in Australia
I still dream about the malevolent stare it gave me, that particular look was very personal.” Big cat ..
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ZOO ATTACK: Swiss zookeeper dies after tiger attack inside enclosure
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Female zookeeper, 55, is killed by Siberian tiger at Swiss zoo as probe is launched into why she ...
Female
zookeeper, 55, is killed by Siberian tiger at Swiss zoo as probe is
launched into why she was in the enclosure at the same time as the big cat.
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Swiss zookeeper dies after tiger attack inside enclosure
Horrified visitors raised the alarm after seeing the tiger attack the female keeper inside the big cat enclosure shortly after 1 p.m. (1100 GMT) Saturday, ...
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