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Posted by Grover Larkins on 12:30:03 11/17/08
In Reply to: Re: Possible Florida panther posted by Sharon Suits
Congratulations -- You have captured a short video of my pal Robert E. Feline -- I have seen several panther in my life but this here is a Bobcat, sorry to bust your bubble. Gait and tail action are all consistent with a bobcat (saw one a couple of weeks ago over at Green Cay) not a panther (saw one of those last summer on US 41 at nite w/a yearling deer in its mouth, my 5th sighting of that species).
Specifics that identify:
1. Tail is short -- about 12-14" can see tip while walking.
2. Hindquarters (hips) are a bit high for a Panther.
3. Ear size and tip length are too long for a panther (1st 2 secs).
4. All panther that I know about in the area where I think this was taken have necklaces on them....
Enjoy, hope my humor helps alleviate the disappointment.
Grover Larkins
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