Thursday 2nd July 2026

This is rather an interesting story about an escaped Black Panther Cub on the Mediterranean island of Malta. it is unusual to get news from Malta, and this one is backed up by some fairly conclusive photographs. JD

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Who let the (big cat) out? – MaltaToday

Who let the (big cat) out? Investigations into the escape of a panther cub in Bormla last February is still being investigated by police and ..

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