LORDS OF THE MARSH: the Fishing Cats of South Asia

Knowledge Gaps:
Natural distribution across its global range.
Therefore we lack an accurate population estimate
Behaviour
Ecology
Genetics
Threat mitigation
Fishing Cat Projects for Biology Students
Impact of habitat mitigation on fishing cat populations
Community-based approaches to mitigating human-wildlife conflict.
Overview
Fishing Cats are listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.
Global population estimate: fewer than 10000; decreasing.
Skills field biologists need to work with fishing cats include a knowledge of wetland ecosystems.
Biologists will also need good communication skills to work with all sectors of the community.
Special thanks to:-
Zafeer Ahmed Shaikh, Founder, Fishing cat Conservation Pakistan.
Tiasa Adhya, The Fishing Cat Project.
Researcher, Writer, Interview Editor and Presenter
John Beaumont
Footage Arranged by John Beaumont
Video and Footage Editor: Alan Beaumont

[@AUZohaib]

Brilliant work Zafeer

[@MuhammadAkram-hy2ky]

Brilliant work Zafeer 🎉❤

[@zafeerahmedshaikh3806]

Thank you for this opportunity! excellent work

[@thepracticalanimal]

The pleasure was all mine.

[@freebirdofreason1994]

Lovely cats aren’t they, well interviewed.

[@thepracticalanimal]

Glad you enjoyed it.