I was over the moon excited last week to run across this amazing feline during one of my wandering mornings. I was careful to keep my distance (knowing my running speed leaves something to be desired), I didn't want to scare it off or give it a reason to attack me. The 'venom' is a toxin released by sharp 'dew/spur' claws on the back of it's legs. Very similar to the toxin of the Australian Platypus (it's very painful to humans and rarely fatal). So if you lift one up you have to be cautious of these sharp points. It feeds mainly on small mammals found in the jungles of Malaysia but will occasionally hunt small monkeys and small Monitor lizards if given the chance. I was able to get fantastic clear pics of this creature as it curiously circled me (I'm pretty sure it had never seen a one legged, long haired, Portuguese speaking Hawaiian before). I felt privileged to experience this moment. Okay FINE. It's a freaking cat.
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