Topic: 1976 Dangerous Wild Animals Act

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Scientific evidence, including mitochondrial DNA analysis of hair samples, confirms the presence of non-native big cats like panthers and leopards in the UK countryside. The phenomenon is traced back to the 1976 Dangerous Wild Animals Act, which led many exotic pet owners to release their animals into the wild. These cats have since established a breeding population that is increasingly preying on livestock.