WHAT TO DO IF YOU SPOT THIS FELINE

Should you happen to come across the Visayan Leopard Cat, it would be wise to leave them be, as they are solitary creatures by nature. Poaching, not to mention the constant destruction of their habitat, has made the Visayan Leopard Cat wary of humans.

A good follow-up to the above would be to report your sighting to the proper authorities, such as organizations concerned with the conservation of the Visayan Leopard Cat, such as Mari-it.

In solidarity with conservation efforts, one can show our support by donating to these organizations or, if one can, allot time to volunteer — only with the thumbs-up and approval of respective authorities, of course, as one might need training before engaging these wild felines.

It is worth remembering that some things are better left untouched, as the price to pay is not worth it for human development. There is a way to move forward, at the same time coexist with other creatures.

As author Michael Scott said in one of his fantasy novels, “And in their rush to create wonders, they have ignored the wonders all around them, ignored the mysteries, the beauty.”