I just wrote about this but someone nervously just asked what happens to my work when I am gone? Well, it all goes to the Extinct Fox and Wild Cats Museum.
There -it is all being boxed up soon.
Sunday, 12 July 2026
Saturday, 11 July 2026
Friday, 10 July 2026
Polish Puma...Behaviour
In the video clip the fella seems quite calm and I do not speak Polish so no idea what he is saying -anyone translate?
The presence of the man SHOULD have scared the juvenile puma off. The torch being shone on it SHOULD have scared the puma off. The talking SHOULD have scared the cat off.
Why did it not run off?
Firstly it seems very calm. No heavy breathinbg or sniffing the air or any type of concern shown by the cat. Even if born in the wild it should be scared of humans -it isn't even clawing up at the tree and if it wanted to it could get up the tree with no problem.
WHERE is the mother? It';s still a juvenile so unless its mother has died it should still be with her learning its hunting skills. The cat acts as though humans are nothing new and certainly not treating the man as prey.
It makes this either a hoax using an exotic pet or a juvenile that has escaped captivity.
One thing that makes me wonder about a hoax (NO proof of that) is that the hunter never fired a shot to scare it off or attempted to shoot something that would make him a bit of a celebrity. If a hunter who had a wild puma stop directly under his hide and just let it walk off surely the thought that walking home with a puma lurking about would be a scary one?
It is just all too convenient and almost relaxed.
We will see what happens next.
A Cheetah in Polish Forest?
More likelyto be a puma than cheetah
A Cheetah in a Polish Forest? Urgent Appeal to Residents
Poland
The authorities of the Będzino commune (West Pomeranian Voivodeship) have appealed to residents not to enter the forest until further notice. They reported that a wild cat—a puma or a cheetah—has been confirmed in the area.
Authorities urge caution regarding a wild cat in the forest
A dangerous animal was spotted in the forest complex in the village of Strachomino in the direction of Wierzchomin, including the NATURA 2000 area – Warnie Bagno.
"We are informing you of a potential safety threat ," the statement read, published on the Będzino commune's social media profile. Authorities appealed to residents to exercise caution, including refraining from entering the forest until further notice.
Wild cat in Polish forest. Authorities issue recommendations.
The announcement also asked people to exercise particular caution near forest areas and not to let pets and farm animals out unattended.
If you spot a wild cat, do not approach it, photograph it, or scare it away.
Puma in Polish Forest -Why is anyone surprised?
A cougar was spotted in the forest in the Polanów commune (West Pomeranian Voivodeship). A hunter observed the wild animal and reported it to foresters. Local authorities appealed to residents to exercise caution and avoid entering the forest.
He encountered a puma while hunting. The hunter showed a video from the forest.
A hunter posted a video on social media of a puma he spotted in a forest in the Polanów commune . Foresters were notified of the predator's presence.
He encountered a puma while hunting. The hunter showed the footage.
Maciej Wiórka from the Regional Directorate of State Forests in Szczecinek reported that the man encountered the wild cat twice. According to him, "everything points to it being a puma."
"He first noticed it when he was going hunting, while it was still light. He made noise and shouted for the animal to leave, but it didn't react. The man fired a warning shot, and only then did it react, but with a significant delay and without the expected result. It didn't run away, it took a few steps to the side. This could mean the cougar is older and deaf. A few hours later, on the night of July 6th to 7th , it approached the stand where the hunter was ," he said.
Due to the appearance of an exotic predator in the forest, local authorities have issued a warning to residents . " An exotic feline predator—most likely a puma—was spotted in the Polanów commune near Karsinka and Rekowo, " we read.
"Due to the potential danger, please do not enter the forest and adjacent areas, " the appeal was made.
Crisis headquarters and appeal to residents
Municipal authorities have established a crisis team , which is working to locate and capture the animal. "If you spot the predator, please exercise extreme caution, move away, and report the matter urgently to the municipal crisis team," the release stated.
"Due to the possibility of the animal's movement," information about the puma was also published by the authorities of the neighboring commune of Manowo.
Polanów Commune Secretary Dorota Buczkowska-Szalbierz announced on Thursday that cooperation has already been established with a specialist wildlife capture company from Szczecin. Initial attempts, undertaken overnight from Wednesday to Thursday, were unsuccessful.
Therefore, foresters intend to set up camera traps in the forest, and forest guard patrols will also be sent there.
This isn't the first search for a predatory cat in the forests of West Pomerania. In late January, the Będzino commune warned residents about a puma or cheetah , which had been captured by a camera trap in the forest complex in Strachomin several weeks earlier, after a report from the village head. At that time, the predator was not located or captured.
Monday, 6 July 2026
Just never ever accept anonymous reports.
Here is a wake up call to the "British Big Cat" fan clubs.
Someone reports a sighting anonymously on your group and will not tell you their real name (even privately) that report is a hoax. Including a couple hunhdred dots on your map based on "I saw the biggest black cat cross the road in front of me" "It was in a field but defintely a puma or panther" means nothing.
I would ask questions for up to 30 minutes to an hour before even considering a report.
Back in the late 1990s someone phoned me to report a big black cat sighting. Good phone line and I could hear snickering. He went on to tell me the cat was seen on the route of what they called "The Beast"track (part of some annual cycling event). I had the person'e name ands asked for those of the witnesses who was with him. I got them. I then pointed out that I worked with the police force they had gotten my number from and that if this was a hoax there would be legal ramifications. There was some stuttering before they revealed that they were trying to drum up interest in the race.
Another person reegaled me with their sighting but I was dubious due to certain things they said. I pointed out that I needed their name for the record but that it was kept confidential. They tried all of the excuses so in the end I pointed out that if it was a genuine report I needed their name otherwise it was not even going to make it into my note book. He put the phone down.
Every person who was genuinely reporting a sighting to me was nervous about giving out their names but they did so on the understanding that it would not be made public. The first of those calls was in 1977 and I have never revealed that person's name.
If a person will not tell you privately what their name is then disregard the report. I could now list 25 locations and describe what cat was seen but, of course, the wirnesses would not give me their names. Prove I am not making it all up.
No name even in confidence then you have no report. You have to base your work/hobby on accurate information and when someone asks whether you have any other information on a sighting and you respond "No. That's all the anonymous person posted" -then you are saying "I am a rank amateur with no idea of what research and investigation is about -but I do have cammo gear!"
Just never ever accept anonymous reports.
As a quick end note: I onbce went out with a group of "British big cat" enthusiasts (I am NOT calling them hunters)into woodland where there was "very credible evidence a big cat had killed deer" (some old bones found). They looked all around including pulling apart bushes and undergrowth but there was one thing I noticed not one of them did.
Look up.
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Family of boy thrown into crocodile enclosure thanks zoo staff -I say no more
Place should be closed down (but then the animals are killed) or heavily fined and the viewing area made safe not adult waist high fencing. https://uk.yahoo.com/news/family-boy-thrown-crocodile-enclosure-092814477.html
The family of the boy who was allegedly thrown into a crocodile enclosure has thanked
Tracey Johnson, second from left, with her husband handling a crocodile at the zoo - MASONS NEWS SERVICE / SWNS
They said in a statement: "We would like to thank the staff at the zoo who rescued our son from the enclosure.
"We are truly grateful for the public support and well-wishes we have received, as well as to everyone who has been directly involved in our son's care and recovery in hospital.
"Our attention remains focused on his recovery and supporting him through this extremely challenging and prolonged period of time."
Mrs Johnson was called a "hero" after leaping into the enclosure when the boy fell in, rescuing the child from the crocodiles.
A 30-year-old-man from Norfolk was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder but was later bailed after he was "assessed as not being fit for interview".
Police are understood to be assessing the actions of two carers who were looking after the man during his trip to the zoo.
The zoo's collection includes saltwater, Nile and Siamese crocodiles, as well as American alligators and caimans.
Pete Lewis, who was at the zoo at the time of the incident with his six-year-old daughter, said staff probably saved the boy's life.
He said: "I did see the boy being carried out. It appeared that staff or members of the public had gone into the enclosure to rescue the boy and almost certainly prevented further injury."
A fundraising page has been set up to support the boy's recovery and give the family financial stability as they support their son.
If funds remain after meeting the family's needs, they are expected to be donated to charities and organisations within the Addenbrooke's Trust, which support families facing similar challenges.
The crocodile enclosure reopened to the public nine days after the incident.
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