BCC EP:77 Too close for comfort?

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