Live Cat Appraisal: Starting with a Beast That's Got a Long Prison Record

Chapter 87 The Melancholy Cat, Ao Bai

(So ​​cool~)

Pallas's cat, known in the martial arts world as the "Ao Bai of the cat world"!
It is born with an imposing, disdainful face that looks down on all living beings, and is a Class II protected animal in China.

Chen Nian never expected to encounter this rare guest at this rescue station!
Pallas's cats are elusive and extremely difficult to encounter in the wild.

Currently, among the known zoos in China, only Xining Zoo is attempting artificial breeding, where a famous Pallas's cat, nicknamed "Sun Simiao" by cat lovers due to the "legend of four seconds," lives.

At this moment, the Pallas's cat in the isolation room is lying listlessly on the rock platform, like a fluffy, chubby ball.

Its sturdy body was covered in thick, fluffy, grayish-yellow fur, so round that its neck was almost invisible.

Coupled with that flat face that seemed to have seen through the vicissitudes of life, it was so cute that everyone couldn't help but chuckle softly.

Just then, someone muttered something:
"I saw some marketing accounts saying that Pallas's cats are the most ferocious felines, and can even tear tigers and leopards apart!"

"puff--"

As soon as he finished speaking, not only did Lin Sen burst out laughing, but even the Pallas's cat on the rock couldn't help but turn its head to look, its short, round little ears twitching slightly.

Tearing tigers and leopards apart alive?

Who?
I? ? ?
"Look at its small size, about the size of a house cat. Do you think it can tear apart a tiger or leopard? That's pure nonsense! Don't believe those marketing accounts!"

The staff member standing nearby gestured with a smile.

The crowd chuckled softly.

Chen Nian stood beside Lin Qidong, her gaze never leaving the furry ball that seemed to exude an aura of 'keep away', and asked softly.

"Was it also rescued by you?"

"Hmm." Mentioning this, Lin Qidong's smile faded, and he sighed.

"When it was found, it had been accidentally injured by a rabbit trap set by a villager. Its right hind leg was broken and it was bleeding all the way. Fortunately, the villager who caught it had a knowledgeable young man in his family who recognized that it was a protected animal and brought it over overnight."

"We spent two days and two nights trying to save it, and we managed to pull it back from the brink of death. It was incredibly lucky that it survived, so we named it 'Wangcai' in the hope that it would have a strong life and abundant blessings."

Lin Qidong's tone was full of relief, but his eyes held a lingering fear.

"Professor Chen, you're an expert, you should know how low the survival rate is for Pallas's rabbits after they're injured, right?"

The live stream chat was instantly flooded with question marks:

"I need some explanation!"

"+1 I don't know!"

Chen Nian then explained to the camera: "There is a theory that Pallas's cats may have some kind of defect in their immune system, making them abnormally sensitive to certain pathogens such as Toxoplasma gondii!"

"In the wild, the mortality rate of Pallas's cat pups infected with Toxoplasma gondii is said to be as high as 68%, while the mortality rate of domestic cat pups is usually only about 15%. In addition, an important reason why they are extremely unsuitable for artificial breeding is that they are very prone to stress. Severe stress may cause the latent parasites in their bodies to break out, or directly cause organ failure, with the consequences often being fatal."

Lin Qidong nodded heavily and continued, "That's right, that's why I said Wangcai is lucky. So far, it hasn't been infected with those deadly germs."

"Otherwise, we are also helpless."

"Wangcai is recovering quite well now. Except for his injured hind leg, which still makes it a little difficult for him to move, his physical indicators have basically met the standards for release."

"We plan to return it to where it belongs within the next two weeks."

"These past two weeks?"

Upon hearing the release time, Chen Nian's brows furrowed slightly as she went to the glass window.

A flash of golden light passed through his eyes.

Type: Pallas's cat (for good fortune)
Weight: XNUM X kg
Physical condition: Good (right hind limb muscle strength recovered 70%, motor coordination is poor)
Difficulty of raising them: Hell

Feeding advice: The injury to the right hind leg has not fully healed, which will significantly reduce the success rate of hunting in the wild (estimated >50%). Special massage techniques can effectively stimulate local blood circulation and accelerate the recovery of its neuromuscular function.

The golden light faded, and it seemed that even the monkey Wangcai was getting annoyed by the continuous stares from outside the window.

It slowly stood up, took its four signature short legs, and limped toward the shelter deep inside the isolation room.

Chen Nian could clearly see that its injured right hind leg was noticeably weak and hesitant when it landed, and its steps were a heartbreakingly unsteady.

Soon, the grayish-yellow ball of fur disappeared behind the rocks.

Fortunately, Gu Ying and Xia Qiyue had already filmed enough footage, and Chen Nian's live stream viewers were satisfied.

As everyone excitedly headed towards the next quarantine zone, Chen Nian stopped Lin Qidong.

Then, without making a sound, he handed the live streaming equipment to Lin Sen next to him, signaling him to continue filming. He then walked with Lin Qidong to a corner a little further away and lowered their voices.

"Station Chief Lin, may I go in and see Wangcai?"

"Go in? You mean," Lin Qidong looked at Chen Nian in surprise, "you want to get up close?"

"Yes." Chen Nian nodded. "I examined it closely just now, and its leg injury hasn't fully healed. Releasing it back into the wild in this condition will greatly reduce its hunting ability. I'm worried it won't last two days."

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Upon hearing this, Lin Qidong's pupils contracted.

He then shook his head with a wry smile.

"Nothing can escape your eyes, Teacher Chen!"

His expression then turned extremely serious: "However, I'm sorry, I cannot agree to that."

He looked intently at Chen Nian, his voice very low.

With a hint of anxiety, he said, "Teacher Chen, to tell you the truth, we were forced to release Wangcai so hastily!"

"Wangcai is too fierce!"

"It's so fierce that it won't let anyone get close. Don't be fooled by how quiet and cute it is when it's alone; it will become agitated if people approach it."

"I'm worried that if I let it stay there any longer, the stress response will become more and more severe, and you, Teacher Chen, know the consequences better than I do!"

"Wangcai is a small bomb that could explode at any moment!"

"That's why I can't let you take that risk!"

Chen Nian was well aware of the ferocity of wild Pallas's cats.

It is not without reason that it is called the most ferocious feline. Even when facing larger animals such as Tibetan foxes or wolves, Pallas's rabbits are not afraid and will go up and fight!
He is withdrawn and violent!
Sun Wangcai has clearly inherited this ancestral fiery temper perfectly.

However, Chen Nian's determination did not waver.

Sun Wangcai was the first adult wild cat he encountered that needed rescuing. This was not only an opportunity to rescue it, but also a valuable opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of these wild creatures and accumulate experience for similar situations that he might encounter in the future!
more importantly.

A voice was clearly echoing from the fluffy cat ears beneath his hood—

It was a deep, almost tangible melancholy!
This emotion cannot be detected by instruments, nor can it be perceived by staff.

It is Wangcai's secret hidden beneath his fierce exterior.

Chen Nian could not ignore this silent cry of pain!

He wanted to try it no matter what.

But judging from Lin Qidong's appearance, he would never agree to let her risk her life. So after thinking about it, Chen Nian chose to take a roundabout approach.

"Old Lin, who's feeding Wangcai now?"

"Next time I feed it, can I follow it? Just look from outside the feeding opening, try to talk to Wangcai, but absolutely don't go in or touch it. Just observe its condition through the feeding opening, okay? Maybe I can make it less nervous?"

Lin Qidong instinctively wanted to refuse.

Because it's too risky!
But when he saw Chen Nian's sincere gaze, and recalled how easily Chen Nian had 'tamed' Xiao Wu and Xiao Liu yesterday, he hesitated.

He was caught in a fierce internal struggle, his brow furrowed.

After a long while, Lin Qidong seemed to have made a great decision, and slowly exhaled, his voice filled with helplessness and a faint hope: "Sigh, alright."

"I'll let Xiaoyu know. Xiaoyu is the one who feeds Wangcai, and she'll be back from the hospital this afternoon. But Teacher Chen, you must promise me that you'll only observe it, and absolutely not do anything to agitate it! Safety first!"

"Don't worry! I promise!"

A smile finally broke out on Chen Nian's face.

In the space of consciousness, Xiaomi also wagged its fluffy tail contentedly.

The golden bell at the tip of its tail swayed incessantly.

The ringtone traveled very far at a frequency inaudible to humans.

Inside, Sun Wangcai's ears twitched.

Even when sleeping, he always had a bitter and resentful expression, but in an instant, he seemed to soften a lot.

After reaching an agreement, the two rejoined the main group.

A crowd gathered around the bright glass window, all looking surprised and pointing.

Following their gaze, they saw a large cat, several sizes larger than Xiao Wu and Xiao Liu, with a darker coat and distinct desert cat characteristics, lying gracefully on a carefully constructed wooden platform that simulated a highland shrubland environment. Its golden eyes were half-closed, exuding a composure unique to adult felines.

"Another desert cat!"

Through Lin Qidong's introduction, everyone learned the origin of this desert cat.

"Its name is Garfield. It's as plump as Garfield the cat, and it's an F3 generation desert cat."

"Its personality is almost no different from that of a domestic cat. It has no stress response to people and is not afraid of people at all."

“It was raining heavily that day. It was hiding under a fellow villager’s car. After being discovered, it was pulled out by the scruff of its neck and brought directly to us. It didn’t show any aggression at all.”

"We'll release it back into the wild in a couple of days."

As they were talking, Garfield jumped down from the wooden frame and went to the glass window to pry it open.

Seeing this, an expert teased it with a scarf.

Garfield immediately reached for the scarf with his paw and started playing like a normal house cat.

The onlookers chuckled softly.

Besides felines, the rescue station also houses a green-tailed monal pheasant that accidentally bumped into a high-voltage power line, and a Himalayan vulture that got lost after accidentally flying into a villager's home.

The green-tailed monal is a Class I protected animal in China.

The Himalayan vulture is classified as level two.

It was a feast for the eyes of all who visited!

Two hours later, the staff member named Xiaoyu returned by car.

Lin Qidong immediately brought Chen Nian over.

(The Green-tailed Pheasant, the giant panda of birds)
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