For the sake of discussion, reverse the question: You prove to me that there are NO big cats in the UK.
Can you, or is there is too much evidence to the contrary?
If you are testing an argument or theory, always reverse your question - if you think something may exist, ask yourself to prove that it does NOT exist and work from that perspective.
Err, you do realise that its pretty much impossible to prove a negative in a situation like this?
The burden of proof usually lies with those claiming something does exist.
Bit like God then.
Yes, of course, the doubters may have a point and I concede.
This climate is unsuitable for wild cats, there are no food sources for them, no water or places of refuge, they would have all been ran over by motor cars or shot by farmers by now, if they were ever here at all.
They simply cannot be here, I know this for certain as I have never seen one.
For the sake of discussion, reverse the question: You prove to me that there are NO big cats in the UK.
Can you, or is there is too much evidence to the contrary?
If you are testing an argument or theory, always reverse your question - if you think something may exist, ask yourself to prove that it does NOT exist and work from that perspective.
FWIW I can well believe that there are big cats out there but there needs to be a sound method of proving there are not otherwise the best way to proceed is to go out and find one.
Tese beggars have large territories and move around a lot - there is pleanty of cover and food for them!
I live near an active badger set - but raely see them.
I paddle on the Tivy - but rarely see the famous otters.
Rare beasts are seen....rarely!