The Scotsman informs us that big cat sightings in Scotland,
non-native beasties such as pumas, panthers and lynxes are
confidently expected to pass the 1,000 mark later this year.
"Scottish Big Cats believes there is now overwhelming anecdotal
evidence to warrant a programme of properly funded research of the
subject. The group has embarked on a limited amount of DNA-based
testing to try to identify cat types, to establish the size of
populations in specific areas, and to determine whether the animals
are breeding or inter-breeding with other species."
No wonder there was serious thought some time ago to reintroducing
the Wolf to Jocko-Gillie land. Since ye cannae hunt nae more north of
the border, something's got to eat these beasties.
Marvellous.
Chad Dimpler 7:01 PM
10 th September 2002
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