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Identity of Big Cat Found Dead to be Unveiled

Press & Journal: 16th Frbruary 2007

The Aberdeen Press & Journal
   
The identity of a big cat found near Oban is to be revealed at a conference next month.
British big cat researcher Di Francis has decided to reveal photographic evidence showing the body of a large unknown cat found on a river estuary.
"We have gone a long torturous route in identifying the reality of British big cats but now in the 21st century, the question is not are they here, but what are they? An elderly couple, walking along a beach near the river estuary in Oban, found the body of a puma-sized silver grey female cat with a faint ginger stripe across its face and a white or cream chest, washed up on the beach."
She will reveal the photos for the first time at the Big Cats in Britain Conference in Hull.
Big Cats in Britain founder Mark Fraser said: "I have been aware of these photographs for several years but have not yet seen them - I am as eager as everyone else. Controversy is sure to arise at the conference which is attracting delegates from all over the country.
"Other speakers include zoologist Chris Moiser, Centre for Fortean Zoology director Jonathan Downes, police officers, researchers, authors, South African trackers, scientists, witnesses - all with one common aim which is to discover just exactly what large felines are roaming the British Isles."
Big Cats in Britain Argyllshire representative Shaun Stevens will also be presenting the results of a year-long study into exotic animals in the British Isles using data he received through the Freedom of Information Act.
He said: "There are many researchers out there desperate to view this ground-breaking evidence. It could be a catalyst in changing the perception of the big cat phenomena in the UK for ever."
The inaugural Big Cats in Britain conference is being held from March 23 to March 25. Tickets for the full weekend are £20, and day tickets cost £14.
The event will also include debates, film shows, a raffle, quiz, displays, stands and a book stall. A copy of the full itinerary can be sent out on request. For details, log on to www.bigcatsinbritain.org or call Mark Fraser on 01563 551710 or 07940 016972, or e-mail Bigcatsinbritain@btinternet.com

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