Asian Golden Cat

Living in the southeastern part of Asia, an animal scientifically known as the Catopuma Temminckii, is very close to becoming extinct. The Asian Golden Cat is an endangered

animal, with a status of nearly threatened. There are many wild cats from all around the world; some have characteristics very similar to the domesticated cat. Weighing about twenty five to thirty five pounds, and growing between three and four feet long, this wild Asian cat prefers rocky woodlands. Slowly losing their habitat, plays a major

part in why this gray, black, golden brown, or brightly colored red animal has a status of nearly threatened. Another reason

this animal is endangered is because of extensive hunting. The Asian Golden Cat is hunted for its meat, expensive fur, and healing bones. The Asian Golden Cat been hunted down to a small population of about ten thousand. can be grounded up to treat fevers. The hunting of the Asian Golden Cat really started to grow in 1980, when the Jiangz tribe began to trade their valuable skins. Even though there are only about 10,000 of these cats China The bones of this Asian Cat

left, they are not protected as much as they should be.

has them listed as a protected species but they do not do much to protect this animal. The Asian government has a law against

hunting Asian Golden Cats, but this law in not enforced or followed very well. If I was protecting this animal, I would

not allow any hunting where Asian Golden Cats may live. If hunted is proceeded with in any of these designated areas, you will be charged with a fine of 30,000 Yuan. Some tribes believe

that eating their meat will bring magic powers and an Asian Golden Cat`s hair will keep tigers away. Used for protection, healing the sick, or making money, this special cat should always be protected. The hares, birds,

reptiles, and small deer it eats all play a major part in our food chain. If we let this animal become extinct, our whole

world may change.