Recently, the first scientific assessment of the fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) has established Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve as a stronghold of the small feline species.
About Fishing Cat:
It is a medium-sized wild cat species.
Habitat: It is found in a variety of wetland habitats, mangrove forests, swamps, marshes.
It is adapted to both fresh and saltwater habitats, and is able to tolerate a wide range of weather conditions, from tropical rain forests to temperate regions.
Distribution: It is native to South and Southeast Asia.
It inhabits the peninsular region of India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Thailand, Java, and Pakistan.
In India, fishing cats are mainly found in the mangrove forests of the Sundarbans, on the foothills of the Himalayas along the Ganga and Brahmaputra river valleys, and in the Western Ghats.
Fishing Cat Features:
The fishing cat is an adept swimmer and enters water frequently to prey on fish, as its name suggests. It is known to even dive to catch fish.
They show strong sexual dimorphism. Males are considerably larger.
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