Beast of Bodmin Moor
The Beast of Bodmin Moor is well known to British people, as it has become a huge part of their folklore for years now. Apparently, this “beast” became a major figure after people claim to have spotted it quite a few times in the 1970s. Each person claims to have seen “a phantom-like cat.” This large cat reportedly killed a lot of livestock across Cornwall. However, it should be noted that the climate in Cornwall along with food supply and territory size makes large cats nearly impossible. It would be too difficult for one to survive there long-term. These cats have been the answer to many myths about mysterious animals before though.
Lions, Panthers, Cheetahs, and Tigers are all part of the Panthera family of large cats. You’ll likely notice that these cats live in very specific environments, and Cornwall does not fit that at all. This information from scientists hasn’t stopped theories nor has it stopped the worries that Bodmin Moor farmers have for their livestock. In October 2016, a man captured photos of large paw prints in the mud, potentially confirming the myth. Yet a small look at them could potentially refer to a Puma or Lynx, both of which could be native to the region. Even an escaped leopard could fit this, but people are still convinced some monster cat is on the loose.