Tests reveal super-sized feral cat. :
"He estimated it was more than 1.5 metres long and weighed about 35 kilograms."
Yes..it's a big cat! Feral cats are huge! Even cats which seem to have become feral recently seem to get a big, scruffy look in quite a short time. Their eyes become much sharper, their stance is more agressive and their bodies are very strong. They are very adaptable and very difficult to keep under control. Often they are in populated areas and so baits are not really an option. Then you can't set traps or shoot them for fear of upsetting children. This one from the Gippsland is massive and would pose quite a threat, as the article says, to native species. We have a feral cats around here from time to time and the worst thing is if they get into fights with your own moggy. Their scratches are incredibly toxic as are the resultant vet bills. I am sure little children would be quite hurt by them but I actually haven't heard of them attacking people...just other cats. Our current one is a massive ginger one who seems to wear hobnail boots if he is walking on the shed. I can get him to back off but he is always ready for a fight. I suppose they have to be agressive to stay alive. We actually do need to consider how we will manage them. They seem unstoppable.
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