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Fishing Cat in Kaziranga
March 2 , 2026
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- The first scientific assessment has established Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve as a major stronghold of the fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus).
- At least 57 unique fishing cats were identified across more than 450 square kilometres of the reserve.
- The fishing cat is classified as Vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- The report was released on February 22, which is observed as Fishing Cat Day.
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