Fishing cats (Prionailurus viverrinus) are one of the most unique and elusive wild cats in the world, renowned for their remarkable ability to hunt in water. Although they share similarities with other small cats, fishing cats have evolved a specialized skill set for fishing, making them stand out among their feline relatives. How big are […]
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Fishing Cats Face Extinction as Wetlands Disappear Across Asia
Fishing cats (Prionailurus viverrinus) are medium-sized wildcats uniquely adapted to life in wetlands and mangrove forests across South and Southeast Asia, including India, Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka. Despite their remarkable adaptations, fishing cats face numerous threats that jeopardize their survival. Human-Wildlife Conflicts in Bangladesh In Bangladesh, fishing cats often find themselves in direct conflict […]