Extremely Rare Bay Cat Captured on Camera in Borneo

Sci-News.com ^ | Tuesday, November 5, 2013 | Wearn OR et al. PLoS ONE

[doorgunner69]

Gorgeous kitteh, very distinctive face.

[Hetty_Fauxvert]

The look of this cat intrigues me. Its head is odd, very low-browed, almost lizard-like. The flank, at least in this photo, seems to have a dog-like aspect.

I think if I saw this thing in the wild, I’d be tempted to call it a chupacabra! ;o)

[Bigg Red]

Very pretty kitty.

But I am puzzled by the use of the word “charismatic” in the description. I am picturing it as speaking in tongues, as I am unfamiliar with a usage in environmental science. Help!