Ben continues following the path of David O'Reilly's investigation down in Cordering during the late 70's. Ben interviews some of the farmers who were around at the time and were able to shed some light on their experiences with stock kills and big cat sightings. David O'Reilly was skeptical on the idea of big cats in the South West until he took on one of the deepest dives into Australian Big Cats by any journalist until this day. Welcome to Cougar Country. Wild Times: Wildlife Educatio...
Ben follows the journey of the late David O'Reilly into the big cat phenomenon of Western Australia. David O'Reilly was the head journalist for The Australian newspaper branch in Perth back in the late 70's. On a slow news week David deviated from his normal interest of political affairs and decided he'd investigate some farmers claims in the small rural community of Cordering that Cougars had been killing their stock. This decision had David obsessing over the story for years to come and eve...
Ben continues his big cat investigation down in Victoria and once again finds some very interesting stories both past and present. Ben also comes across some interesting evidence of a black leopard living in the Otways in the early 90's.Support the show
Big cats have been reported in almost every corner of Victoria for over a century now. Are we getting closer to finding out the truth with new and improved technology? Or will these elusive creatures continue to evade us?Support the show
Every time Ben records an interview for a big cat sighting they go into location folders. One folder was filling up quite fast.... The Hawkesbury Files. Find out why.Support the show
Is it possible that big cats may have escaped from zoos and or circuses across Australia? Ben takes a look at a few stories which may help us understand the possibilities of what can go wrong in order for panthers or big cats to get to the other side of their enclosure. Support the show
Ben goes looking for farmers who have experienced stock losses to unknown creatures. What he finds is quite incredible. Experts saying nothing. Highly respected government officials gagged from telling the truth about what was killing stock across the Gipssland, Victoria. DNA testing cover up.Support the show
For years it's been rumoured that the U.S servicemen snuck Mountain Lions into Australia when they were cubs to have as their mascots. Ben goes digging a little deeper to seek out any truth to this. If you're liking the show please support Ben to continue his investigation into large cat sightings in Australia. Anything helps. But more importantly enjoy the show.Support the show
A short teaser of Missing Panther. This is our opening sequence for episode one. Stay tuned for episode 1 release in February 2020. Its a small team but we'll try our best to get them out to you asap.If you're liking the show please support Ben to continue his investigation into large cat sightings in Australia. Anything helps. But more importantly enjoy the show.Support the show
According to Ben as a child, the hub of all panther sightings in Australia was Lithgow. An historic country town at the base of the majestic Blue Mountains, New South Wales. Ben speaks to witnesses who swear they've seen a panther roaming the local bushlands. Come and see what they have to say.If you're liking the show please support Ben to continue his investigation into large cat sightings in Australia. Anything helps. But more importantly enjoy the show.Support the show
Nath Brooks
awesome series Ben!!!