BCC EP:77 Too close for comfort?
Big Cat Conversations
English - June 20, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsNature Science Natural Sciences wildlife britain big cats black leopards pumas lynx sightings encounters Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Our first guest Martin describes seeing a black panther move towards his son who was cycling in front of him and unaware of the animal. In terms of public awareness, Martin is concerned at the fear that any big cat information signs could create.
Our second guest John had a lynx come close to him in a Surrey woodland – he explains how he remained calm and avoided a possible confrontation. Earlier this year, close to the first sighting location, he saw a smaller lynx which bounded off, keeping away. John compares the two cats’ different behaviours and in discussing his close encounter, he is keen to avoid any alarmism.
Word of the week: resilience
20 June 2022