How the fishing cat mastered the art of diving for its prey

Moment caught on camera! This camera trap footage is from a wetland in eastern India where our partner, The Fishing Cat Project (TFCP) works. TFCP is the world's longest running research and conservation program dedicated to the Fishing Cat. Fishing Cats are top predators of wetland ecosystems and live in the major river basins of South and Southeast Asia. They represent healthy natural fisheries and intact wetland ecosystems that protect us from the vagaries of climate change, protects our food

🌳 Strange Encounter in the Terai of Nepal! Our conservation partner, Rama Mishra, founder of Terai Fishing Cat Project, Nepal, witnessed a strange scene during fieldwork – a fishing cat climbed to the top of a tree out of fear from guard dogs at fish farms! 🐾 The dogs were waiting underneath, watching closely as if ready to attack if the cat came down. This rare sighting highlights a serious reality: guard dogs are a major threat to fishing cats, and managing guard dogs is crucial for their co