October 26
reporter learned from the protection office of Wuyanling Protected Area in Taishun, Wenzhou, that
has disappeared in Zhejiang for more than 30 years
National first-class protected animal Little spirit cat reappeared in Wuyanling
and is very likely to have become a population
Since September 2020
infrared camera
It has been photographed twice

Infrared camera taken by the infrared camera in August this year. Photo provided by Wuyanling Management Center
"Originally, the infrared camera we arranged was to observe Chinese pangolin .
Unexpectedly, the traces of the little spirit cat were captured."
is located in Taishun
Deputy Director of the Protection Department of the Wuyanling Reserve
Recently, Zhang Shusheng, deputy director of the protection department, revealed
From the appearance
From the appearance
Little spirit cat is similar to domestic cats, but the body size is slightly larger
After adulthood, the weight can be 2-4 kg
Body length 45-58 cm
A thick and long tail is very obvious Eyes
Chapter Book Voice revealed that on August 23 this year, the staff of Wuyanling took pictures of the little spirit cat in the southern part of the reserve 50 kilometers away.
like living alone and hiding out at night. Little spirit cat
15 to 22 o'clock every day is the peak of its activity. Because the prey it prey is mostly small animals such as mice and birds
9 o'clock is the time to hunt for food
so it did not stay in the camera for a long time

Infrared camera shot the little spirit cat in August this year. Photo provided by Wuyanling Management Center
This is not the "first show" of the Little Ling Cat in Wuyanling
September 30, 2020 at 9:00 pm
Wuyanling Comprehensive Scientific Expedition Team once took a photo of a Little Ling Cat in the north of the reserve
Based on the picture, this is an adult Little Ling Cat
very agile and soon disappeared from the camera
Entering the jungle


Infrared camera took a picture of a Little Ling Cat in September 2020. Photo provided by Wuyanling Management Center
"In view of the fact that the forest rangers of the two places have previously reported to us that the little spirit cat's body was found,
and the two places are far apart,
We judged that the two shots were not the same little spirit cat."
Chapter Shusheng introduced that by tracking
they also found the little spirit cat's cave nearby
"The little spirit cat loves cleanness and likes to stay in dry and clean caves,
human tombs, especially some dry and tidy ancient tombs
is its ideal place to live, and
is often given a layer of fantasy color.
In " Ghost Blows the Light HTML ", there is a scene where the characters are led to the wilderness tomb by Spirit Cat .
refers to this little spirit cat. "
infrared camera shot the little spirit cat in September 2020.
Wuyanling Reserve has appeared again in Little Spirit Cat
It is indeed exciting
Chapter Shusheng said that with the frequent human activities
The construction of expressways and the rise of towns
The habitat of animals gradually becomes fragmented
There are almost no traces of beasts in Zhejiang
"The animals that have disappeared in Zhejiang for more than 30 years have reappeared,
not only reflects the ecological environment of Wuyanling Reserve
is getting better and better, but also proves that Wuyanling
has achieved results in protecting biodiversity ."

Image source Wenzhou Metropolitan Daily
News +
According to the latest comprehensive scientific research data of the protected area, there are 3255 rare and endangered wild plants distributed in the Wuyanling Reserve, including 49 national key protected wild plants (3 first-level key protected wild plants and 46 second-level key protected wild animals); there are 164 rare and endangered wild animals, including 80 national key protected wild animals (14 first-level key protected wild animals and 66 second-level key protected wild animals); 2245 species of insects 25 orders, 221 families, 1308 genera, fully demonstrating the rich ecological resources of the Wuyanling Reserve and effectively verifying the effectiveness of biodiversity protection over the years.
Comprehensive scientific research data released by the Wuyanling Reserve at the end of 2021 showed that the comprehensive scientific research found 3 new plant species (Zhejiang drooping thistle, southern Zhejiang osmanthus, black fruit heather), and 439 new animal and plant records in the protected area were added, including 18 new provincial records and 93 new records in Wenzhou area. Image credentials of rare species such as Little Ling cats, pangolins, Hairy Deer, Badger, Yellow-throated mink, and Horned Original Spearhead Viper were obtained.
Comprehensive: Zhejiang Daily , Wenzhou Metropolis Daily , etc.
Source: Hangzhou Transportation 918