The Citizen 30th January 2012
BIG cat authority Rick Minter signed copies of his new book on what he believes are the predators in our midst.
Curious big cat fans gathered at Waterstones in Eastgate Street, Gloucester, last week to hear him talk on the subject and watch a demonstration from big cat tracker Frank Tunbridge.
Big Cats: Facing Britain's Wild Predators presents the issues of big cats living wild in Britain and looks at how people respond to them.
Speaking after the event, Mr Tunbridge said he estimates there to be two to three big cats living per 100sq miles in Gloucestershire.
The wildlife enthusiast said: "I have so many sightings per week it is evident that we have got a British big cat that is naturalised and adapted to our prey and habitat. Their main prey is deer and they are keeping the deer populations in check."
He continued: "The population has built up since the Victorian age and 1970s when the dangerous wild animal act was brought in.
"They are, in my opinion, an asset to the British countryside."
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BIG cat authority Rick Minter signed copies of his new book on what he believes are the predators in our midst.
Curious big cat fans gathered at Waterstones in Eastgate Street, Gloucester, last week to hear him talk on the subject and watch a demonstration from big cat tracker Frank Tunbridge.
FASCINATING: Rick Minter talking about a puma's skull to David and Sue Bayley at Waterstones bookshop.
Speaking after the event, Mr Tunbridge said he estimates there to be two to three big cats living per 100sq miles in Gloucestershire.
The wildlife enthusiast said: "I have so many sightings per week it is evident that we have got a British big cat that is naturalised and adapted to our prey and habitat. Their main prey is deer and they are keeping the deer populations in check."
He continued: "The population has built up since the Victorian age and 1970s when the dangerous wild animal act was brought in.
"They are, in my opinion, an asset to the British countryside."
If you have any news on this item please let us know by leaving a comment or email bcib@btopenworld.com Please report any sightings at http://www.bigcatsinbritain.org/localreportform.htm If you wish to comment on any of the items please click the header of the story.
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