A large feline, believed by activists to be a black panther, was caught on CCTV jumping from the top of a building in Cospicua on Tuesday afternoon. Footage shared with Times of Malta by animal rights group Vuċi għall-Annimali appears to show the dark-coloured cat on Triq Dom Mintoff, near Date Art Café and behind the American University of Malta (AUM)
The Office of the Commissioner for Animal Welfare has addressed reports circulating online about an alleged sighting of a wild animal in a residential area of Bormla. Claims had suggested that a panther or jaguar may have been spotted in the area, sparking concern on social media. However, following checks with available sources, including individuals
The animal welfare commissioner said on Thursday that its office has not been able to confirm that there is a wild cat on the loose in the Cottonera area. A police spokesperson confirmed with Times of Malta that no reports of sightings were filed. The Office of the Commissioner for Animal Welfare issued a statement following a series of posts on social