Big Cats and the Law, and a rabid ringwinger suddenly becomes middle-of-the-road

[Multicolored Lemur]

from Berlin, July 20, 2023:

Berlin search for suspected lioness continues as night falls - BBC News

Residents in the south-western outskirts of the city are being told to stay indoors.

www.bbc.com

“Vanessa Amoroso, head of the wild animals in trade unit at Four Paws, said if the animal was a lioness, it is likely to have been kept as a pet.

“She said inconsistent laws across Europe made the trade of big cats much easier, as they are allowed as pets in many countries.”

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And so, an international issue! At least from time to time.

 

[Multicolored Lemur]

Berlin authorities abandon hunt for 'lioness,' saying they found no evidence of a wild animal | CNN

Local authorities in Germany said Friday that they are ending a search operation for what was previously believed to be a lioness on the loose in the suburbs of Berlin.

amp.cnn.com

“ . . . after several eyewitnesses reported seeing a large predatory cat chasing a wild boar. . . ”

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Mmm, maybe just phase down the search. Seems a little early to abandon it entirely.