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THC 65: Nick Redfern Interview | Monster Files
Alien Big Cats, 1976 Dangerous Wild Animals Act
Nick Redfern explains the phenomenon of "Alien Big Cats" (ABCs) in the United Kingdom, where sightings of leopards and mountain lions are common despite no native population. He attributes some sightings to the 1976 Dangerous Wild Animals Act, which led owners to release exotic pets into the wild to avoid licensing fees. These released animals may have established breeding populations that persist in the British countryside today.