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It is edited by CFZ Director Jon Downes, and subbed by the lovely Lizzy Bitakara'mire (formerly Clancy), scourge of improper syntax. The daily newsblog is edited by Corinna Downes, head administratrix of the CFZ, and the indexing is done by Lee Canty and Kathy Imbriani. There is regular news from the CFZ Mystery Cat study group, and regular fortean bird news from 'The Watcher of the Skies'. Regular bloggers include Dr Karl Shuker, Dale Drinnon, Richard Muirhead and Richard Freeman.The CFZ bloggo is updated daily, and there's nothing quite like it anywhere else. Come and join us...

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Showing posts with label Mystery Cat Study Group. Show all posts
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Wednesday, November 01, 2017

TODAY'S BIG CAT NEWS

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 are publishing a regular round-up of the stories as they come in. 

The worldwide mystery cat phenomenon (or group of phenomena, if we are to be more accurate) is not JUST about cryptozoology. At its most basic level it is about the relationship between our species and various species of larger cat. That is why sometimes you will read stories here that appear to have nothing to do with cryptozoology but have everything to do with human/big cat interaction. As committed Forteans, we believe that until we understand the nature of these interactions, we have no hope of understanding the truth that we are seeking.
  • ARTICLE: Predator on our porch
  • NEWSLINK: Lynx on the loose after escaping from zo...
  • ARTICLE: State monitors cougars with help from a ‘...
  • NEWSLINK: Africa's lions, wild dogs to get more pr...
  • ARTICLE: Cat on the roof of the world

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    Wednesday, October 08, 2014

    TODAY'S BIG CAT NEWS

    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 they should be archived by us in some way, so we are publishing a regular round-up of the stories as they come in. 

    The worldwide mystery cat phenomenon (or group of phenomena, if we are to be more accurate) is not JUST about cryptozoology. At its most basic level it is about the relationship between our species and various species of larger cat. That is why sometimes you will read stories here that appear to have nothing to do with cryptozoology but have everything to do with human/big cat interaction. As committed Forteans, we believe that until we understand the nature of these interactions, we have no hope of understanding the truth that we are seeking.
  • NEWSLINK: Thiruvananthapuram Zoo tightens security...
  • UK SIGHTINGS: The beast of Svendroog castle!
  • NEWSLINK: Leopard, the Big Cat dies of poisoning i...
  • NEWSLINK: Snow leopard cub Sossy thriving at zoo d...
  • NEWSLINK: Calgary-born tiger kills another big cat...

  • NEWSLINK: There's a big cat on campus

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    Thursday, August 07, 2014

    TODAY'S BIG CAT NEWS

    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 are publishing a regular round-up of the stories as they come in. 

    The worldwide mystery cat phenomenon (or group of phenomena, if we are to be more accurate) is not JUST about cryptozoology. At its most basic level it is about the relationship between our species and various species of larger cat. That is why sometimes you will read stories here that appear to have nothing to do with cryptozoology but have everything to do with human/big cat interaction. As committed Forteans, we believe that until we understand the nature of these interactions, we have no hope of understanding the truth that we are seeking.
  • US SIGHTINGS: Big cat prowls Hillsboro park near m...
  • VIDEO: GoPro: Lions - The New Endangered Species?
  • Tiger Rips Off 11-Year-Old Boy's Hand as He Stroke...
  • UK SIGHTINGS: Chelmer Village resident 'very afrai...
  • VIDEO: Lion Shows Tourists Why You Must Stay Insid...
  • NEWSLINK: Leopard remains elusive at IIT after day...


  • VIDEO: LION or TIGER "The VS debate"

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    Thursday, July 31, 2014

    TODAY'S BIG CAT NEWS

    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 are publishing a regular round-up of the stories as they come in. 

    The worldwide mystery cat phenomenon (or group of phenomena, if we are to be more accurate) is not JUST about cryptozoology. At its most basic level it is about the relationship between our species and various species of larger cat. That is why sometimes you will read stories here that appear to have nothing to do with cryptozoology but have everything to do with human/big cat interaction. As committed Forteans, we believe that until we understand the nature of these interactions, we have no hope of understanding the truth that we are seeking.
  • UK SIGHTINGS: Is this the Beast of Bodmin? Student...
  • NEWSLINK: Leopard' on the loose in Surrey! Hunt fo...
  • VIDEO: Beverly + Dereck Joubert: Life lessons from...


  • VIDEO: The Science of a Cheetah's Speed

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    Tuesday, July 22, 2014

    TODAY'S BIG CAT NEWS

    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 are publishing a regular round-up of the stories as they come in. 

    The worldwide mystery cat phenomenon (or group of phenomena, if we are to be more accurate) is not JUST about cryptozoology. At its most basic level it is about the relationship between our species and various species of larger cat. That is why sometimes you will read stories here that appear to have nothing to do with cryptozoology but have everything to do with human/big cat interaction. As committed Forteans, we believe that until we understand the nature of these interactions, we have no hope of understanding the truth that we are seeking.
  • NEWSLINK: Who would like a closer look?: Crazy to...
  • FEATURELINK: What Traits Have Domestic Cats Inheri...
  • NEWSLINK: Leopard terror: Big cat strays into Alm...

  • BIG CAT RESCUE: Six rescued lions start new life i...
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    Sunday, July 13, 2014

    TODAY'S BIG CAT NEWS

    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 are publishing a regular round-up of the stories as they come in. 

    The worldwide mystery cat phenomenon (or group of phenomena, if we are to be more accurate) is not JUST about cryptozoology. At its most basic level it is about the relationship between our species and various species of larger cat. That is why sometimes you will read stories here that appear to have nothing to do with cryptozoology but have everything to do with human/big cat interaction. As committed Forteans, we believe that until we understand the nature of these interactions, we have no hope of understanding the truth that we are seeking.
  • VIDEO: Big Cats in Sussex documentary
  • VIDEO: AMUR LEOPARD "Almost Extinct"- Big Cat TV
  • VIDEO: Big Cats of the Timbavati - National Geogra...
  • VIDEO: Big cat caught on video in Folkestone?


  • NEWSLINK: China 'admits' trading in tiger skins
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    Sunday, June 08, 2014

    TODAY'S BIG CAT NEWS

    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 are publishing a regular round-up of the stories as they come in. 

    The worldwide mystery cat phenomenon (or group of phenomena, if we are to be more accurate) is not JUST about cryptozoology. At its most basic level it is about the relationship between our species and various species of larger cat. That is why sometimes you will read stories here that appear to have nothing to do with cryptozoology but have everything to do with human/big cat interaction. As committed Forteans, we believe that until we understand the nature of these interactions, we have no hope of understanding the truth that we are seeking. 
  • VIDEO: TEEN SLEEPING WITH TIGER
  • VIDEO: Florida Woman Keeps Bengal Tigers In Her Ga...


  • VIDEO: Are Domestic Cats Like Tigers?
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    Monday, April 07, 2014

    TODAY'S BIG CAT NEWS


    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 are publishing a regular round-up of the stories as they come in. 

    The worldwide mystery cat phenomenon (or group of phenomena, if we are to be more accurate) is not JUST about cryptozoology. At its most basic level it is about the relationship between our species and various species of larger cat. That is why sometimes you will read stories here that appear to have nothing to do with cryptozoology but have everything to do with human/big cat interaction. As committed Forteans, we believe that until we understand the nature of these interactions, we have no hope of understanding the truth that we are seeking. 
  • UK SIGHTINGS: Big cat sightings in Wales: 17 repor...
  • UK SIGHTINGS: Calls to police reveal North East bi...


  • NEWSLINK Bigfoot Research News: Cougar Goes For Oc...
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    Sunday, April 06, 2014

    TODAY'S BIG CAT NEWS


    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 are publishing a regular round-up of the stories as they come in. 

    The worldwide mystery cat phenomenon (or group of phenomena, if we are to be more accurate) is not JUST about cryptozoology. At its most basic level it is about the relationship between our species and various species of larger cat. That is why sometimes you will read stories here that appear to have nothing to do with cryptozoology but have everything to do with human/big cat interaction. As committed Forteans, we believe that until we understand the nature of these interactions, we have no hope of understanding the truth that we are seeking. 
  • NEWSLINK: Police In Ocean County, N.J. Search For ...
  • VIDEO: The Last Killer Tigers National Geographic ...
  • VIDEO: Boj o pÅ™ežití "TygÅ™i" Britský dokumentární ...
  • VIDEO: Big Cat Walk About 2014 01 11
  • NEWSLINK: TANGO - ESSO TIGER SAVED


  • NEWSLINK: Big cat 'fight' erupts over Golden Gate ...
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    Saturday, April 05, 2014

    TODAY'S BIG CAT NEWS


    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 are publishing a regular round-up of the stories as they come in. 

    The worldwide mystery cat phenomenon (or group of phenomena, if we are to be more accurate) is not JUST about cryptozoology. At its most basic level it is about the relationship between our species and various species of larger cat. That is why sometimes you will read stories here that appear to have nothing to do with cryptozoology but have everything to do with human/big cat interaction. As committed Forteans, we believe that until we understand the nature of these interactions, we have no hope of understanding the truth that we are seeking. 

  • NEWSLINK: Panel including Tippi Hedren, Joely Fish...
  • NEWSLINK: Remains of rare Florida panther found in...



  • UK SIGHTINGS: Knole Park Puma: Another witness rep...
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    Wednesday, April 02, 2014

    TODAY'S BIG CAT NEWS


    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 are publishing a regular round-up of the stories as they come in. 

    The worldwide mystery cat phenomenon (or group of phenomena, if we are to be more accurate) is not JUST about cryptozoology. At its most basic level it is about the relationship between our species and various species of larger cat. That is why sometimes you will read stories here that appear to have nothing to do with cryptozoology but have everything to do with human/big cat interaction. As committed Forteans, we believe that until we understand the nature of these interactions, we have no hope of understanding the truth that we are seeking. 
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    Saturday, March 15, 2014

    TODAY'S BIG CAT NEWS


    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 are publishing a regular round-up of the stories as they come in. 

    The worldwide mystery cat phenomenon (or group of phenomena, if we are to be more accurate) is not JUST about cryptozoology. At its most basic level it is about the relationship between our species and various species of larger cat. That is why sometimes you will read stories here that appear to have nothing to do with cryptozoology but have everything to do with human/big cat interaction. As committed Forteans, we believe that until we understand the nature of these interactions, we have no hope of understanding the truth that we are seeking. 
  • NEWSLINK: Big cat bedding and tapir poo boost Lint...
  • VIDEO: The Luck of the Irish Visits Tigers at Big ...
  • NEWSLINK: Big cat enters Meerut hospital, sparks p...
  • NEWSLINK: Rare Sumatran tigers born at London Zoo
  • VIDEO: Rare Sumatran tiger cubs cctv footage, Lon...
  • UK SIGHTINGS: Is this the Hallingbury panther? Aft...


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    Wednesday, March 12, 2014

    TODAY'S BIG CAT ROUND-UP


    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 are publishing a regular round-up of the stories as they come in. 

    The worldwide mystery cat phenomenon (or group of phenomena, if we are to be more accurate) is not JUST about cryptozoology. At its most basic level it is about the relationship between our species and various species of larger cat. That is why sometimes you will read stories here that appear to have nothing to do with cryptozoology but have everything to do with human/big cat interaction. As committed Forteans, we believe that until we understand the nature of these interactions, we have no hope of understanding the truth that we are seeking. 
  • NEWSLINK: Illegal Lion Kill
  • USA SIGHTING: Police call off search for mountain ...
  • AUSTRALIAN SIGHTINGS: Big black cat sightings just...
  • NEWSLINK: The town that cried leopard
  • Regulators cite Harrah's act for animal abuses
  • NEWSLINK: Win tickets to a talk on the secrets of ...


  • FEATURELINK: Lions - A Species Under Threat - Big ...
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    Sunday, March 02, 2014

    TODAY'S BIG CAT ROUND UP


    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 are publishing a regular round-up of the stories as they come in. 

    The worldwide mystery cat phenomenon (or group of phenomena, if we are to be more accurate) is not JUST about cryptozoology. At its most basic level it is about the relationship between our species and various species of larger cat. That is why sometimes you will read stories here that appear to have nothing to do with cryptozoology but have everything to do with human/big cat interaction. As committed Forteans, we believe that until we understand the nature of these interactions, we have no hope of understanding the truth that we are seeking. 
  • VIDEO: Big Cat Live 2008 | Day Five Part A (+playl...
  • NEWSLINK: Simba - free at last
  • VIDEO: Film big cats - muziek van the cats....
  • VIDEO: Big Cat Habitat - Reality TV - Video Produc...
  • VIDEO: Born Free - The 50th Anniversary
  • VIDEO: African Cats Movie Trailer 3 Official (HD)


  • VIDEO: Save The World's Big Cats: A Short Film

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      Saturday, March 01, 2014

      TODAY'S BIG CAT ROUND UP


      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 are publishing a regular round-up of the stories as they come in. 

      The worldwide mystery cat phenomenon (or group of phenomena, if we are to be more accurate) is not JUST about cryptozoology. At its most basic level it is about the relationship between our species and various species of larger cat. That is why sometimes you will read stories here that appear to have nothing to do with cryptozoology but have everything to do with human/big cat interaction. As committed Forteans, we believe that until we understand the nature of these interactions, we have no hope of understanding the truth that we are seeking. 

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      Friday, February 28, 2014

      TODAY'S BIG CAT ROUND UP


      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 are publishing a regular round-up of the stories as they come in. 

      The worldwide mystery cat phenomenon (or group of phenomena, if we are to be more accurate) is not JUST about cryptozoology. At its most basic level it is about the relationship between our species and various species of larger cat. That is why sometimes you will read stories here that appear to have nothing to do with cryptozoology but have everything to do with human/big cat interaction. As committed Forteans, we believe that until we understand the nature of these interactions, we have no hope of understanding the truth that we are seeking. 
    • INTERVIEW: Derek Gibson Head Keeper at Exmoor Zoo
    • VIDEO: BBC Documentary Animals - Wild Cats The Leo...
    • VIDEO: Natural World Snow Leopard - (Beyond the My...


    • VIDEO: Man Eating Tigers Of The Sundarbans - BBC
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      Thursday, February 27, 2014

      TODAY'S BIG CAT ROUND UP


      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 are publishing a regular round-up of the stories as they come in. 

      The worldwide mystery cat phenomenon (or group of phenomena, if we are to be more accurate) is not JUST about cryptozoology. At its most basic level it is about the relationship between our species and various species of larger cat. That is why sometimes you will read stories here that appear to have nothing to do with cryptozoology but have everything to do with human/big cat interaction. As committed Forteans, we believe that until we understand the nature of these interactions, we have no hope of understanding the truth that we are seeking. 
    • NEWSLINK: Jaguar gains new protection in Belize
    • NEWSLINK: Cougar & Caracal/Serval Hybrid Rescued! ...
    • NEWSLINK: Leopard on the loose: Wild big cat spark...
    • US SIGHTINGS: Big Cat in Sunset Park
    • VIDEO: LION filmed strolling around the back seat ...
    • UK SIGHTINGS: The Unexplained North: Big cats and ...
    • USA SIGHTINGS: Vacaville Mountain Lion Sightings P...
    • NEWSLINK: Gazette inspires big cat tale
    • NEWSLINK: Big cat enters Meerut hospital, sparks p...


    • NEWSLINK: Big cats survive another day as second h...
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      Wednesday, February 26, 2014

      TODAY'S BIG CAT ROUND UP


      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 are publishing a regular round-up of the stories as they come in. 

      The worldwide mystery cat phenomenon (or group of phenomena, if we are to be more accurate) is not JUST about cryptozoology. At its most basic level it is about the relationship between our species and various species of larger cat. That is why sometimes you will read stories here that appear to have nothing to do with cryptozoology but have everything to do with human/big cat interaction. As committed Forteans, we believe that until we understand the nature of these interactions, we have no hope of understanding the truth that we are seeking. 
    • NEWSLINK: Jaguar gains new protection in Belize
    • NEWSLINK: Cougar & Caracal/Serval Hybrid Rescued! ...
    • NEWSLINK: Leopard on the loose: Wild big cat spark...

    • US SIGHTINGS: Big Cat in Sunset Park
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      Tuesday, February 25, 2014

      TODAY'S BIG CAT ROUND UP


      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 are publishing a regular round-up of the stories as they come in. 

      The worldwide mystery cat phenomenon (or group of phenomena, if we are to be more accurate) is not JUST about cryptozoology. At its most basic level it is about the relationship between our species and various species of larger cat. That is why sometimes you will read stories here that appear to have nothing to do with cryptozoology but have everything to do with human/big cat interaction. As committed Forteans, we believe that until we understand the nature of these interactions, we have no hope of understanding the truth that we are seeking. 
    • VIDEO: LION filmed strolling around the back seat ...
    • UK SIGHTINGS: The Unexplained North: Big cats and ...
    • USA SIGHTINGS: Vacaville Mountain Lion Sightings P...
    • NEWSLINK: Gazette inspires big cat tale
    • NEWSLINK: Big cat enters Meerut hospital, sparks p...

    • NEWSLINK: Big cats survive another day as second h...
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      Monday, February 24, 2014

      TODAY'S BIG CAT ROUND UP


      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 are publishing a regular round-up of the stories as they come in. 

      The worldwide mystery cat phenomenon (or group of phenomena, if we are to be more accurate) is not JUST about cryptozoology. At its most basic level it is about the relationship between our species and various species of larger cat. That is why sometimes you will read stories here that appear to have nothing to do with cryptozoology but have everything to do with human/big cat interaction. As committed Forteans, we believe that until we understand the nature of these interactions, we have no hope of understanding the truth that we are seeking. 
    • VIDEO: How to feed big cats of Hamada Kouta part 1...
    • VIDEO: National Geographic Wild Attack of The Big ...

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