By Free Republic | Created at 2024-10-17 11:09:07 | Updated at 2024-10-17 13:19:22
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Exotic wild cat native to Africa and Asia found under home after wandering Chicago suburbs
abc news ^ | 15 Oct 2024 | ByJon Haworth
Posted on 10/17/2024 3:52:19 AM PDT by blueplum
An exotic large cat native to parts of Africa and Asia has been found hiding under a resident’s deck after being spotted wandering around an Illinois golf club in the suburbs of Chicago, police said.
The Hoffman Estates Police Department in Illinois said they were made aware over the last few days of a “large cat in the area of Della Dr and the Hilldale Golf Course” and that the cat was identified to be a caracal, which are characterized by their striking looks with long legs, short tail, long tufted ears and large canine teeth...
It is currently unknown where the animal came from, who it may have belonged to or how it escaped, but caracals are internationally protected endangered species and authorities are working with local and federal agencies for proper removal....
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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Pets/Animals; Weird Stuff
KEYWORDS: caracal; catladies; chicago; wildcat
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1 posted on 10/17/2024 3:52:19 AM PDT by blueplum
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2 posted on 10/17/2024 3:54:55 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (My decisions about people are based almost entirely on skin color. I learned this from Democrats.)
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3 posted on 10/17/2024 4:05:39 AM PDT by Recompennation (Don’t blame me my vote didn’t countr)
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Caracals are beautiful and holy cow, they can jump.
4 posted on 10/17/2024 4:05:44 AM PDT by rlmorel ("A people that elect corrupt politicians are not victims...but accomplices." George Orwell)
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