Asiatic Golden Cat Found in Manas National Park, Assam

In the following areas, the Asiatic golden cat was found: Manas National Park, Assam. This is a dramatic step forward in conservation. The cat is presumed to be living in park territory in spite of the fact that the most recent sighting of the animal was in 2007. Its return is positive news for wildlife conservation efforts locally.

Rediscovered the Golden Cat in Manas National Park.

• This rediscovery of the Asiatic golden cat is only possible after years of conservation effort in collaboration with the Assam Forest Department, Aaranyak, as well as many Indian conservationists.
• The return of the cat is certainly a victory over decade-long ethnic conflicts that have hampered conservation work in Manas National Park.
• The Asiatic golden cat, a wild cat species that is medium-sized in size and can survive in various ecological conditions at different elevations (up to 3,738 m).
• The Asiatic golden cat, a highly adaptable species, is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List and protected under India’s Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972.
• The return of the cat shows that conservation efforts and impact on wildlife are going to be there in the regions that had seen conflict and neglect but only if such efforts are sustained.