Rare fishing cat spotted near Rajaji National Park, possibly first photographic record from Uttarakhand wetlands

A rare fishing cat sighting occurred in Uttarakhand's Rajaji National Park. This event brings focus to the Jhilmil Jheel Conservation Reserve's wetlands. The fishing cat is a vulnerable species. Its presence in this area is significant as it was previously unrecorded. This sighting underscores the need for wetland conservation efforts.

Rare fishing cat spotted near Rajaji National Park, possibly first photographic record from Uttarakhand wetlands
A rare fishing cat sighting occurred in Uttarakhand's Rajaji National Park. This event brings focus to the Jhilmil Jheel Conservation Reserve's wetlands. The fishing cat is a vulnerable species. Its presence in this area is significant as it was previously unrecorded. This sighting underscores the need for wetland conservation efforts.