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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / January 2006Anyone hear the story of the gigantic Outback feral cats?
I've been trying to figure out how to search for this story, since I only remember a few details. Apparently someone shot a "big cat" in the Outback (or possibly New Zealand), and returned with the tail, which was, iirc, 26 inches long. They did a DNA analysis and found out it was a regular moggie, just grown huge. There have been many sightings of these big "leopard" cryptids, and they're beginning to suspect they're all domestic cats. The theory was that domestic cats are breeding themselves huge in that environment. Anyone recall this story, and can provide any pointers? A 26" tail would mean a pretty dang big house-cat, I'd think. Thanks BLink ----- "It must be very strange to be President Bush. A man of extraordinary vision and brilliance approaching to genius, he can't get anyone to notice. He is like a great painter or musician who is ahead of his time, and who unveils one masterpiece after another to a reception that, when not bored, is hostile." > BLink > ----- [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > masterpiece after another to a reception that, > when not bored, is hostile." do what this makes me think too hard it interferes with my buzz i thought democracy was where 51 people take away the rights of the other 49 Thomas Jefferson, sorta > I've been trying to figure out how to search for this story, since I > only remember a few details. [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > masterpiece after another to a reception that, > when not bored, is hostile." I have read that angle worms in NZ are as big as snakes. Insects very large too. I wonder what it is about NZ that makes things grow so large? MLB Brian, this sounds like more bullshit from Greater Rootardia. But if anyone would know, it is the crowd in wa.general. They are on intimate terms with the local wildlife... VERY intimate. Charlie >I've been trying to figure out how to search for this story, since I >only remember a few details. [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] >masterpiece after another to a reception that, >when not bored, is hostile." Right Charlie - Wilkes wrote in message .... : Brian, this sounds like more bullshit from Greater Rootardia. But if : anyone would know, it is the crowd in wa.general. They are on [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] : >Anyone recall this story, and can provide any pointers? A 26" tail : >would mean a pretty dang big house-cat, I'd think. maybe the big pussy has been eating GM chooks which are eating growth hormone laced feed. just like all those tall kids you see around nowadays >Brian, this sounds like more bullshit from Greater Rootardia. But if >anyone would know, it is the crowd in wa.general. They are on >intimate terms with the local wildlife... VERY intimate. > >Charlie Hehehe better than being Very Intimate with Sheep / brother /sister / as is said of some 'Other' states hehe >>Apparently someone shot a "big cat" in the Outback (or possibly New >>Zealand), and returned with the tail, which was, iirc, 26 inches long. >>They did a DNA analysis and found out it was a regular moggie, just >>grown huge. I lived in Carnarvon (1000k north of Perth WA) for some time(1985) and spent a lot of time camping around the Blowholes. I saw on 2 occassions a very big cat. Once just a glimpse and the second time about a mile away from the first sighting and 2 months later a very clear sighting no more than 100 meters from me. It was black with white paws. Stood about waist height to me (Guessing over the distance but would be close) It looked at me for about 30 seconds ... and then shot of into the bush. I thought about going to look for prints but I wasnt hanging around. I mentioned it too a few locals and it seems I am not the only one who has seen it ! True story! Dean Southwest Software http://www.swsoftware.com.au/shop/ > Brian, this sounds like more bullshit from Greater Rootardia. But if > anyone would know, it is the crowd in wa.general. They are on > intimate terms with the local wildlife... VERY intimate. ROFL This comment comes from a whacko septic tank degenerate that has a rooster as a boyfriend ?  Signature------------------------------------ True Multitasking is having three computers and a chair with wheels. Sandgroper ------------------------------------ Remove KNICKERS to Email steveray@KNICKERSiinet.net.au >Brian, this sounds like more bullshit from Greater Rootardia. But if >anyone would know, it is the crowd in wa.general. They are on >intimate terms with the local wildlife... VERY intimate. Try: alt.folklore.urban The gentle folk there will be able to help you establish if it is an Urban Legend, or truth. Signaturesteve.hat.stephencarter.not.com.but.net Nothing is Beatle Proof!! Yes. >Yes. Me too. It went like this. A gigantic Outback Feral Cat walks into a bar . . . -- Ray > >Yes. > > Me too. It went like this. A gigantic Outback Feral Cat walks into a > bar . . . ...with a stockman Do you serve politicians in this hotel? Yes, of course Good, I'll have a beer and a politician for the tiger. >>Yes. > >Me too. It went like this. A gigantic Outback Feral Cat walks into a >bar . . . and the bartender says ...ouch thats gotta hurt ! Ba-boom tish On Mon, 02 Jan 2006 22:02:59 -0600, Brian Link <blink@visi.com> wrote: > >I've been trying to figure out how to search for this story, since I > >only remember a few details. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >The theory was that domestic cats are breeding themselves huge in that > >environment. <http://66.102.7.104/search?q=cache:F2SNVi5R2b4J:www.heraldsun.news.com.au/printp age/0,5481,17374294,00.html> Or google "cat gippsland DNA" and look for the cached Herald Sun article. prk. Suddenly, without warning, Brian Link exclaimed (03-Jan-06 4:02 AM): > I've been trying to figure out how to search for this story, since I > only remember a few details. [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > BLink Blink, it was a topic of conversation for a while on the rec.equestrian newsgroup. After a bit of googling, I found this theory (giant marsupial cat): http://www.internetezy.com.au/~mj129/thegreatpanthermystery.html This seems at least possible, to me - Australia is a very large, nearly empty country and I would readily believe that there could be all kinds of currently unknown types of animals, of all sizes. I think I'd have give this idea more credence than that a few generations of feral domestic cat has gotten as big as a panther. Although... http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200511/s1518331.htm Here's some more: http://farshores.org/abcoz18.htm Happy reading! jmc >Suddenly, without warning, Brian Link exclaimed (03-Jan-06 4:02 AM): >> I've been trying to figure out how to search for this story, since I [quoted text clipped - 39 lines] > >jmc Found it - Thanks for the references. This particular case, I've finally discovered, is called the "Gippsland Panther". http://www.libertytimes.com.tw/2005/new/dec/1/today-int8.htm http://www2b.abc.net.au/science/scribblygum/newposts/215/topic215442.shtm (warning, some links contained in these articles point to a graphic shot of the cat, post-shooting) The original article was posted on the Victoria Herald-Sun, but that article's disappeared behind their subscription wall. You can also Google: "kurt engel" cat and find lots of links to cryptozooligical websites with the story. Nice kitty.. have another salmon... BLink BLink ----- "It must be very strange to be President Bush. A man of extraordinary vision and brilliance approaching to genius, he can't get anyone to notice. He is like a great painter or musician who is ahead of his time, and who unveils one masterpiece after another to a reception that, when not bored, is hostile."
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