This 2016 tale is simply too endearing to keep to yourself. In Thailand, a tiny baby kitten was observed on its own wandering the streets. The little guy on the street caught the attention of a nearby family who were having a good time. They noticed this cat was different from the others they had seen when they looked at it more closely. The family made the choice to contact The Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT), an animal welfare group, and the group quickly arrived to look at the animal. After careful examination, the group came to the conclusion that the animal was a fishing cat, a unique species of cat that is close to going extinct.
This so-called “wild cat” enjoys marine life and can get to be twice the size of a typical cat. The name of the cat comes from its particular preference for pursuing and eating fish. The fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus), according to Wikipedia, is a medium-sized wild cat native to South and Southeast Asia. On the IUCN Red List, it has been classified as Vulnerable since 2016. Wetland destruction threatens fishing cat populations, which have drastically declined over the past ten years. Fishing cats are primarily found near wetlands, along rivers, streams, oxbow lakes, swamps, and mangroves. ”.
Just a few hours before the family found the kitten, WFFT discovered that it had already left its mother’s womb. The organization’s experts were perplexed by the mother’s ability to abandon her newborn child in such a way, which was uncharacteristic of the breed.
The rare cat won the family over, and they were given permission to keep it for a while.
Simba was the name they chose for him.
The cat seemed to be very attached to the family, as was evident.
The family was constantly on the lookout for the mother of the kitten, who they expected to appear at any moment with her young. Regrettably, that never occurred. Simba, who was breastfed milk by the family, developed into a stunning fishing cat as a result.
Fortunately, he appears to be in good health at the moment, but it is crucial that Simba survives and thrives.
Poaching and retaliation killing, which together accounted for 84 percent of Thailand’s Fishing Cat mortality, were the main causes, according to the WFFT. Simba’s survival is crucial for the survival of his breed, making it more than just a miracle that he was saved.
Here is a video of other rescued cats.
Even though they aren’t fishing cats, these are still adorable.
Like us, animals are living things whose continued existence is essential to the health of mother nature. If you concur, please think about spreading the word!
