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Sightings of big cats have become almost commonplace in some areas. Debate continues on how such large felids could have become established in Australia. Theories of release of mascots by American servicement after World War II, and the presumption of circus escapes, do not account for the duration and distribution of sighting reports. Big cat sightings vary from light colours to jet black, and are far too large to be domestic or feral cats. These sightings are supported by vocalisations, prints, kills and associated signs.



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