#iriomote

[heathenistic-moron]

I want to talk about Iriomote Cats.

Look at it. Fuckin' gorgeous. It's a subspecies of leopard that only exists on one island: Iriomote, a small island in Japan.

There's (estimated) less than 100 of these guys. Between islandntourism, the local feral cat population competing for resources, and loss of habitat, these guys are in serious trouble.

They grow to be about 2 feet long as males, and females are smaller. Curled up (as cats are won't to do), they're about a square foot apiece. According to USA Today, the average hotel room is 13×25 feet or approximately 325 sq. ft. This means you could fit the entire Iriomote population into a single hotel room with no furniture and still be able to see the floor.

Imagine walking into a single bed hotel room and the entire population of your species not only fits in it, but there's room for a bed.

I love these little guys. Seriously, LOOKIT THE FAAAACE:

The local dialects have a few names for them, my favorite being yamapikaryaa, "That Which Shines in the Forest".

Here's a link to the Felidae Conservation page if you wanna throw money at these guys:

Or just talk about 'em. A lot of people consider Iriomote a tourist spot because of the cats, but that's part of the problem. It's great to love these guys (I do), but we're not gonna save them by shoving Polaroid cameras in their face.

[flying-postcards]

Sent to NETHERLANDS on 23rd of June 2024

[nippongoto]

ヨナグニサン

今まで出会った中では多分最大クラスの大きさ。一瞬コウモリかと思いました。

R5.8

[strawberry---avalanche]

my coping method for how absolutely tired everything makes me is pretending it's just a cat thing. of course i feel exhausted after eating a small meal, of course i need to lie down after finishing basic tasks, yes i can sleep for what looks like excessive amounts of time.. im literally kibty?

[lizardsaredinosaurs]

Iriomote Cat (Prionailurus bengalensis iriomotensis)

Iriomote Island, Japan

Status: Critically Endangered

Threats: development, traffic, accidental trapping

ahhh the bliss of having a cat notice you... even if it is biting you

[vividscavenger]

I for Ichigo Momomiya

[bizarropurugly]

あなたの地元の西表島を探せば、男や友達が見つかるでしょう

[peach-artblog]

[dilebe06]

My Favorite Female Characters

[antelopefriendcorner]

My legacy will never burn down What you gonna do when it's your turn now? Dance with the devil, don't pull her into bed Anyone's a hero with a bullet in the head

Baika Clan, Merci's former ninja comrades from way back when... as in, way back.

Their number include arrogant tanuki leader Zenichi, self-interested iriomote cat Utaha, and thuggish serow enforcer Nagito, all single-mindedly dedicated to the old ways even centuries after the death of their cult leader sensei, felled by a young Merci's hands in a traitorous act of rebellion that they haven't forgotten.

[pfpanimes]

⌕ paripi koumei.

like or reblog if you save/use.

[mirtadraws]

EDIT: I've been informed that iriomotensis is not valid anymore and that the cats from Iriomote are under euptilurus subspecies now

Inktober day 24 - Iriomote cat, a subspecies of the Leopard cat. I tried to go for a Disney style again!

turned out a bit generic though

[nippongoto]

オキナワコフキコガネ

モフモフ感と円らなお目目がたまらん。

R5.4

[moramanushthedeadman]

Anarcho-Mayaism

[kemixtry]

A redesign of Momomiya Ichigo, or Mew Ichigo, from Tokyo Mew Mew! I gave up on this project after doing Mint's redesign tho 🥲

[39472034658449305249465224devils]

Oh, its not only just because people dying or leaving for jobs. its SUCKS to live there. because the cats fight and scream at eachother all night. Ive heard people joke (half joking, really) that only old people live there because they lost their hearing already and can actually sleep.

the jobs are a big part too though, and where theres no jobs, familys pull out, so suddenly theres not much for the school, suddenly the stubborn families are faced by NO school or no teacher for it, and are forced to leave, and the ferry over is probably too expensive for those who need to commute to work every day, so only retired people stay, and yes, then get old and either need care off they must get off the island, or pass away. just, im sure the sound of the cats, smell of the cats, etc, doesn't help the few who do stay. the staying people, must be either very passionate, or very stubborn.