Hey adventurers and nature lovers! Get ready for some paws-itively thrilling news! 🐾 Researchers have captured rare footage of the elusive Asian golden cat at a staggering altitude of 4,415 meters in the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon. That's higher than ever recorded before! 🏔️
\"In the infrared camera monitoring image, an adult Asian golden cat is constantly looking around, and then slowly walks past the camera,\" shared Zhao Xiang, director of Shan Shui Conservation Center. Talk about being camera-ready! 📸
The Asian golden cat, a majestic feline that's two or three times the size of your average house cat, is classified as a first-class protected animal in China and is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. Spotting one at such heights is like finding a real-life Pokémon! 🐈✨
For those who dream of exploring the wilds of Asia, this discovery adds another layer of mystery and excitement to the Tibetan landscape. Who knows what other secrets are hiding among those peaks? 🌄🔍
Stay curious, amigos! And remember, the world is full of wonders waiting to be discovered. 🌍❤️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
