This picture was allegedly taken by a
woman living near Broussard, Louisiana. The lady claims that the big cat was walking through her backyard and also claims several locals have spotted it
as well.
In many instances, witnesses to black cats may be misjudging their
size. A jaguarundi is a cat closely related to the cougar but
smaller. It can occur in several colors including solid dark gray or
chocolate brown. The cat is known to live in Texas, Arizona, New Mexico
and Florida. Jaguarundis have also been reported in several states
bordering these ones. From a distance, people would notice the
jaguarundi’s build is unlike that of a house cat (see photo below),
and it has a very long, thick tail like a cougars. It could easily
resemble a black panther. Plus, the jaguarundi likes the daylight hours, making it easier to be spotted by humans.
Read more about Big cats here:
The North American Black Panther – Myth or Reality?