In my youthful days I thrilled to the description of Bagheera. A black shadow dropped down into the circle. It was Bagheera the black panther, inky black all over, but with the panther markings showing up in certain lights, like the pattern of watered silk … [Read more...] about My Hero, Bagheera
Big Cats
Chaka at the Rainbow Bridge
Poor old Chaka has gone to the Rainbow Bridge. A resident of Melbourne Zoo, he was euthanised at the start of December when no more could be done for his age-related disease of the nervous system, specifically the brain, spinal column, and the major nerves to the rear half of the body. … [Read more...] about Chaka at the Rainbow Bridge
Get the Big Cats out of Cages
A Big Cat cannot be kept in a cage. Why do people keep Big Cats in cages? Once I dismiss ignorance which is never an excuse, I am left with only one answer. Greed. People make money from a caged Big Cat. … [Read more...] about Get the Big Cats out of Cages
Jaguars can be black too
I've always had a soft spot for jaguars. Not soft enough to get up close and personal, I can't really place my trust in a wild and probably hungry cat that's a lot bigger than most dogs I've met, but I have deep admiration for these dappled creatures of the jungles. (I like dappled things too, but … [Read more...] about Jaguars can be black too
Back Yard Leopards
Forget the Possums - it's Leopards in the backyard now. Can you believe this? Some parts of western India, completely devoid of wilderness and with high human populations, are crawling with a different kind of backyard wildlife: leopards! … [Read more...] about Back Yard Leopards
Save Our Mystery Big Cat
People of Victoria - Leave the Big Cat alone! I was appalled to read that the Victorian Government will investigate the Mystery Big Cat. Let him run free, I say! … [Read more...] about Save Our Mystery Big Cat