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Expert Profile: Ben Willis

Expertise:  I can generally answer questions regarding animal predation, more particlarly those caused by felines wild and feral. I also have experience related to human attacks from these animals. I cannot answer questions concerning wildlife ecology or livestock, except those which have experienced predation, nor can I offer advice for prevention. I found this site after I was quoted from one of my articles on bobcat bites. Basically, when felines are suspected, I am able to distinguish between other animals.

Experience in the area
I've studied and analyzed bite/claw marks for several decades as well as suffering a few of my own. I've also rescued both feral and wild cats.

Organizations
President Scottish Big Cats Trust

Publications
Scottish Big Cats, Beacon Times

Education/Credentials

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Prestige Points: 170
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Clarity of Response   10.0   Best of the best
Timeliness   10.0   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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Max Questions to be Asked
(in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)		16
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User Comments
the answer u gave me is what i expected.u c i suspect a big cat.have been told since by someone else who have seen it.said it looked like an oversized cat
(toni on 09/26/08)
Thank you - you responded faster than animal control or the wildlife people -still have not heard from either.
(patricia on 07/31/08)
I did notice puncture wounds on the neck,it is possible that a large cat grabbed it that way as well,never thought of that
(Chloe on 11/22/07)
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Recent Answers from Ben Willis
2008-10-03  mice & irritation:  More likely the irritations are ring-worm, which is fungus caused from exposure to soil. It may be transmitted by various other means. It is easily treated with various creams and ointments. Generally...
2008-09-26  unexplained sightings:  Feral cats will become larger and more muscular than domestic pets. Black cats can appear much larger than their true size because the visual definition becomes distorted in shadows. Again, there have...
2008-09-23  unexplained sightings:  Hello Toni Your description obviously doesn't match any known animals in Tasmania. In almost all cases of unidentified strange animals, the culprits are stray dogs. There have been rumors of big cats...
2008-07-31  possum & cat:  It doesn't really matter when the opossum is released. He will slowly retreat to a safe place. Opossums present no problems except getting into traps when they aren't supposed to. They are not aggressive...
2008-07-31  possum & cat:  Opossums aren't aggressive animals, so simply lift the trap and dump him out, or find a way to prop the door open and allow it to leave on it's own. Don't be surprised if he plays dead as opossums often...
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