More on the Clemson University Feline

The Clemson University mystery cat is now described as a large black feline reaching about 24 inches in height. (Though, with witness exaggeration, could be much smaller.) Still no sightings by reliable witnesses who actually know how to distinguish cat species. Doesn't sound anything like a cougar, and of course the designation "black panther" is useless from a biological standpoint. Nothing at all to distinguish it from a large domestic cat. (News source.)

"The most recent report was filed Sunday after a Spanish language professor headed to her office to catch up on some work just after noon.
"While making her way from the parking lot to Daniel Hall, Maureen Zamora said she spotted a panther walking slowly between two university buildings.
"Zamora — who said it was larger than any house cat she’d ever seen — scampered back to the safety of her car.
"'The animal was walking really slow and relaxed, like it was taking a stroll,' she said. 'I didn’t take time to figure out what the animal wanted. I just got out.'
"A police incident report said the animal was up to 24 inches at the shoulder, which would be about the size of a small cougar. Link said police were told the sighting occurred about 100 feet from Zamora. A university officer later saw a black feral cat in the area."