Join Andy and Craig for a special three-part interview with Paul MacDonald of the Scottish Big Cat Research Team. Paul shares his personal experience that led him to investigate the existence of big cats in the UK, revealing shocking historical secrets, incredible evidence, and a surprising look at the future of rewilding in Britain.
Episode Highlights
- Paul recounts his personal sighting of a leopard on the Glenfinnan Viaduct, an event that sparked his lifelong research.
- The hosts and Paul discuss the history of big cats as pets in the UK and their subsequent release into the wild.
- Paul explains his "collective evidence" approach, which has mapped over 1,400 credible big cat sightings in Scotland alone.
- The story of a deer found 15 feet up a tree and why this is a clear sign of big cat activity.
- The discussion on why big cat carcasses are so rarely found, touching on both animal behavior and human intervention.
- A look at the broader debate on rewilding in the UK, comparing the potential threat of wolves and bears to the elusive nature of big cats.
- A bizarre "Wyrd News" segment featuring goblins, killer sheep, and a black fox mistaken for a panther.
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Written and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy Stevens
Edited by Craig Brooks
Intro music by Leonell Cassio - The Paranormal Is Real (ft. Carrie)
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