After gaining unexpected fame due to the sighting of a black panther roaming freely, the city of Shumen is turning the buzz into a tourist attraction. Local authorities are developing a new thematic trail, inspired by the so-called “black predator,” which caused a stir not only in Bulgaria but also across the border in Romania. The public's fascination even sparked a wave of memes and humorous content online. Mayor Prof. Hristo Hristov, together with Deputy Mayor Daniela Ruseva and Zhechka