Cougar in Chains

All this resembles the Leper that once spread on Umoir. I really doubt that echidnas are the only animals who were affected by the mutation. We need another object for the study, preferably a bigger and a more interesting one... And this time it has to be alive!
If you see a "contaminated" cougar among the local cats, catch it and bring it here. You would contribute to the expedition greatly. Of course you will need a fine trap chain for that. I'm afraid we don't have such thing... So what do we do?
Oh, I know! I saw some old chains on the hill by those buildings. The links are rusty but still solid. You could craft something from them, and Herbert could help you. He said once that he was good with chains and ropes. Whatever it meant...
Be careful with the cougar. Most likely it will fight back. Try not to hurt it too bad!

Why has no one thought of recruiting a professional trapper? This was really, really foolish.

Great Tensess... What has happened to it? Why is it still alive after all these mutations? Are we dealing with another Leper here? What was the name of that complex on the scheme? The Bestiary? Well that's very curious...
Oh... What a power! You see, it hasn't even changed completely. And I have a little desire to see a completely mutated beast. But I'm afraid it's inevitable. Sooner or later we will have to deal with something more serious, mark my words.
Alright, let's stick to the bright side. Thank you for the help! I hope I will get as many answers from this creature as possible.