Be careful what you wish for huh? Four days ago I blogged about the secretive forest leopard eluding my re camera traps, now I have one who this morning starting licking my hand.
It's been a long few days, am exhausted, but yes, Asa will be safe. Meetings this morning on location with the Forest Office and WWF meant things can be pushed along further. I spent several hours with Asa, just quietly calming this amazing little leopard who is in a much better state now. I know it all sounds cute and cuddly but it's not. This is a wild animal who lost its mother and will never be free. I have been handed responsibility and will do my very best as this cat represents so much to the area. Many people are excited about how Asa can be such a strong symbol and I myself have promoted this. However, there is a sadness about this which is why the best must be done.
The scared, traumatized little animal of the last few days relaxed this morning. Asa ate well, I thank those who have helped with funding so far. Asa rubbed up against me as we sat in the dark shed currently home. I'm trying to get people to understand that leopards like quiet (a bit like me) so a sign goes up shortly. I've also taken the measure that Asa will not be handled by everyone who comes along, he just doesn't like it. While I'm happy to be his mum for now the time will come soon when Asa will not have that sort of contact, people must understand this is not a pet. A double door system will be built in a day or two as the first stage of the enclosure takes place. My cameras in the mountains will have to wait for me a bit longer...
Yes, Asa really is a symbol for hope, I'll explain what is exactly happening shortly in that regard. Watch out for the upcoming Asa Facebook page.
There is still much to be done, it is not time to celebrate yet by any means but we are over the first hurdle...
Thanks so much for your support, more news tomorrow, cheers Jack.
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