Fishing Cat Population in Kaziranga National Park

In February 2026, a first-of-its-kind scientific assessment revealed a thriving population of endangered fishing cats in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, Assam.

  • The study identified 57 unique individuals across 450+ sq km using camera-trap data.

Key Findings

  • 57 individual fishing cats recorded, indicating a healthy, reproducing population.
  • Widely distributed across wetlands of the Tiger Reserve.
  • Likely an undercount, as data was derived from tiger-focused camera trap grids.
  • Establishes a baseline for monitoring lesser-known species in floodplain ecosystems.

Ecological Significance

  • Positions Kaziranga as a vital refuge (“Ark”) for the wetland-dependent species.
  • Fishing cat serves as an ecological sentinel of wetland health in the Brahmaputra floodplains.
  • Indicates ....
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