Archive · 6 Sep 2025
First Fishing Cat Spotted in West Burdwan, West Bengal
Wildlife enthusiasts in West Bengal are excited!
A rare Fishing Cat, the state's official animal, has been found in West Burdwan for the first time.
This medium-sized wild cat was caught on camera by accident while researchers were looking for Indian Grey Wolves.
The discovery is a big deal because Fishing Cats are vulnerable and this sighting proves the area is a good habitat for wildlife.
This news is exciting for conservation efforts, and the government is happy about it.
A Fishing Cat was photographically recorded for the first time in West Burdwan.
The sighting was accidental during a project by the Wildlife Information and Nature Guide Society (WINGS).
The Fishing Cat is a vulnerable species listed by the IUCN.
The discovery was reported in the international journal CATnews.
State forest minister expressed excitement, noting increased forest land supports wildlife.
- Who
- Fishing Cat and wildlife conservationists
- What
- First photographic record of the Fishing Cat in West Burdwan
- When
- Not specified in the article, but recent
- Where
- Madhaigunj, West Burdwan, West Bengal, India
- Why
- Accidental discovery during Indian Grey Wolf spotting operation
- Species
- Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus)
- Location
- Madhaigunj, West Burdwan, West Bengal, India
- Discovery Method
- Photographic evidence via trap cameras
- IUCN Status
- Vulnerable
- Weight
- 5 to 15 kg
- NGO involved
- WINGS