Wildlife officials debunk Texas man's photo of 'black panther
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A Texas man claimed he saw a black panther in his backyard. Wildlife authorities say it was a house cat
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Texas Man Says He Spotted a Black Panther on His Property
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Texas Man Says He Spotted a Black Panther on His Property
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Texas man's photo of a black panther raises questions
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Texas Man Says He Spotted a Black Panther on His Property
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Wildlife expert debunks 'black panther' sighting in Texas
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Wildlife expert debunks 'black panther' sighting in Texas