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Young lioness with spots from an old postcard

Ikimizi a Rwandan mystery cat

PoC avatarPosted on October 20, 2022 by Michael BroadOctober 20, 2022

In various countries on the African continent including Uganda, Ethiopia and Kenya, people believe in a mystery spotted cat which is a leopard/lion hybrid. In Rwanda they call this mystery cat ‘Ikimizi’. In Uganda they are called Ntararago and in … continue reading…

Posted in myths | Tagged hybrid cat, mystery cat, myths, spotted lion | Leave a reply
Spotted lioness Tanzania

Spotted lions – mystery cat?

PoC avatarPosted on March 17, 2022 by Michael BroadMarch 17, 2022

On 28 August 1939, the Coventry Evening Telegraph reported: “There has for many years been a legend in East Africa that spotted lions exist there”. The rumours of the existence of spotted lions filtered through from Africa from about 1903. … continue reading…

Posted in spotted lion | Tagged african lion, mystery cat, spotted lion
Onza - an underfed and/or slender female puma?

Onza – a gracile puma

PoC avatarPosted on December 31, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 1, 2022

This article contains comment. It has to because there is a certain degree of mystery and confusion surrounding the onza. There is speculation and uncertainty which lends itself to personal comment. However, the title indicates that I’ve decided that the … continue reading…

Posted in onza | Tagged cat history, mystery cat, puma | Leave a reply
10 mystery cats of Asia

10 mystery cats of Asia

PoC avatarPosted on August 25, 2021 by Michael BroadAugust 25, 2021

There have been a number of mystery cats in Asia over the years. You can probably put them all down to human superstition and behaviour. But here goes: The Hong Kong Cat In 1976 more than 20 dogs, some of … continue reading…

Posted in mystery cats | Tagged Asia, asiatic lion, big cats, mystery cat, small wild cat, Sumatran Tiger, tiger | Leave a reply
Pawprint of possible mountain lion in Blue Mountains NSW

Speculation that mountain lions inhabit the Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia

PoC avatarPosted on April 26, 2021 by Michael BroadApril 26, 2021

NEWS AND VIEWS – BLUE MOUNTAINS, NSW, AUSTRALIA: Based on quite vague pawprints and loosely formulated theories there has been speculation about the possibility of “big cats” roaming around the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, NSW. The phrase “big cats” … continue reading…

Posted in mystery cats | Tagged australia, Australian cats, big cat sightings, Cat News, Cat Paw Prints, mystery cat | Leave a reply
Winged cat in China

Are winged cats real?

PoC avatarPosted on June 2, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 2, 2020

Domestic cats with appendages that look like wings are real but domestic cats with genuine wings are not real. There have been many cases of winged cats. It doesn’t take long to find them on the Internet. A good example … continue reading…

Posted in mystery cats | Tagged Cat News, genetic mutation, genetic mutation cat, mystery cat, Winged Cats | Leave a reply
Big cat sighting in Italy?

Big cat sighting in Southern Italy is likely to be genuine

PoC avatarPosted on January 27, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 27, 2020

This is one of the few possibly genuine big cat sightings in Europe. So often they are domestic cats. There is an innate fear of cats which promotes many false big cat sightings. However, it is probable that the three … continue reading…

Posted in mystery cats | Tagged big cat sighting, big cat sightings, black jaguar, jaguar, leopard, mystery cat | Leave a reply
Beast of St Albans

Outsized moggy – Beast of St Albans – is no bigger than my cat!

PoC avatarPosted on April 2, 2019 by Michael BroadApril 7, 2019

Thirteen days ago the Daily Mail online presented to the world a mysterious cat which they described as the Beast of St Albans. They said that the outsized moggy had leopard markings and was “definitely bigger than a domestic cat”. … continue reading…

Posted in mystery cats | Tagged big cat sighting, big cat sightings, mystery cat | Leave a reply
Its a dog

Reporter Morgan Saxton can’t tell the difference between a cat and a dog at point blank range

PoC avatarPosted on October 9, 2018 by Michael BroadOctober 9, 2018

KUTV2 reporter Morgan Saxton was presenting a broadcast in Utah County in the dark after the flooding. She was commenting on the condition of the area and up walks a dog. She created a stir because she first says a … continue reading…

Posted in mystery cats | Tagged dog, mountain lion, mystery cat | 4 Replies
How to verify big cat sightings

How to verify mystery big cat sightings

PoC avatarPosted on June 14, 2018 by Michael BroadJune 14, 2018

On a quiet news day we have mystery big cat sightings. There is one in Australia at present. News.com.au report a dramatic, black, mystery cat at least five times the size of a domestic cat only, as is always the … continue reading…

Posted in mystery cats | Tagged big cat sightings, big cats, cat gait, cat walking, mystery cat | 6 Replies

Why British Big Cat That Eats Bambi Is A Tabby Moggy

PoC avatarPosted on June 23, 2017 by Michael BroadJune 23, 2017

Today, The Daily Star has emblazoned across its front page the title: BRIT BIG CAT EATS BAMBI. The caption is: “a terrifying image of an infamous big cat roaming free in the UK has been snapped by a cabbie. It … continue reading…

Posted in big cat sighting | Tagged big cat sighting, big cat sightings, mystery cat, uk | 7 Replies
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