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Fishing Cat

Prionailurus viverrinus

The Fishing Cat is a medium-sized wild feline native to South and Southeast Asia, renowned for its affinity with water. It has a stocky build, short legs, and a distinctive olive-gray coat marked with dark spots and stripes. Unlike most cats, the Fishing Cat is a skilled swimmer…

Classification

Mammal

Family

Felidae

Habitat

Wetlands, marshes, mangroves, and riverbanks

Diet

Carnivore

Conservation status

Vulnerable

Lifespan

10-12 years

Weight

5-16 kg

Scientific name

Prionailurus viverrinus

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Unlike most felines, Fishing Cats can swim underwater and dive after fish, making them uniquely adapted among wild cats.
Fishing Cats are one of the few wild cats that love water and frequently swim long distances. They use their partially webbed paws to scoop fish out of the water. Fishing Cats have been observed tapping the water’s surface to mimic insect movements, luring fish within striking distance.

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