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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocAHQMwkb5s
After a potential wildcat was spotted earlier this month, the Department of Land and Natural Resources set up cameras and bait at two different stations along the property. This week, the DLNR reset a camera and bait station deeper in the forest, but nothing has turned up.
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Plenty at the Keaau transfer station. They’re small and should be easy to catch with the right “bait”.
Puna: Our roosters crow first!
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I'm curious as to why the "expert" in the linked video equates 20 km to 8 miles.
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the "expert" in the linked video equates 20 km to 8 miles.
Because almost no American would realize she’s wrong? I went to Canada earlier this summer and never could get over the excitement when I saw the 100 Speed Limit signs. Until I hit 100.
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Yes, I was fortunate to grow up at a time and place where both metric and imperial measurements were taught, so can do most conversions in my head, but I would expect an "expert" to at least check their numbers. I'm also a little skeptical about the photo of the so-called big cat; I'd hardly call it convincing evidence.
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I can't tell from the animal photo what exactly it is, or how large. The pawprints are more obviously from a cat that's bigger than domestic varieties, assuming they're not fakes.
A really big cat would love it in Puna with all the pigs to eat. A few dogs too. Sounds good to me.
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A really big cat would love it in Puna with all the pigs to eat. A few dogs too.
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Just imagine how they would enjoy goat and sheep. too.
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(09-02-2022, 07:17 PM)leilanidude Wrote: A really big cat would love it in Puna with all the pigs to eat. A few dogs too.
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Just imagine how they would enjoy goat and sheep. too.
Yup. Would have to build a fence to protect your animals, just like people do elsewhere in the world.
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Having lived in wildcat country in the US Southeast, I can tell you that fences are pretty useless when it comes to controlling them. They can jump, climb, or wiggle through with relative ease.
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Having grown up in Cougar Country on Vancouver Island, I can tell you that cats can climb trees like monkeys, clear 3 meter fences with ease and can silently ambush the back of your neck.
For the sake of all of the children, dogs and livestock around here I hope this sighting is bullshit.
