Should we welcome more predators? Evidence is growing of big cats at large in the UK, centuries after being hunted to extinction. Conservationists say the countryside needs them.
DNA proves wild panthers are roaming Britain
Hiding in plain sight? Panthers normally live in tropical forests across Africa, Asia and South America. Glossary
Bodmin - A town in Cornwall, England, near to a famous piece of moorland.
Tower of London - A fortress in London, once used as a prison and now part of a museum homing the UK's crown jewels.
Medieval - Relating to the Middle Ages.
Conservationist - Someone who works to protect plant and animal species and their habitats.
Biodiversity - Biodiversity is all the different kinds of life you'll find in one area — the variety of animals, plants, fungi, and even microorganisms like bacteria that make up our natural world. Each of these species and organisms work together in ecosystems, like an intricate web, to maintain balance and support life.