| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | First-ever sighting of Fishing Cat in Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve (RVTR). |
| Location | Ramgarh Range, Bundi, Rajasthan. |
| Discovery Details | Captured on camera during routine tiger monitoring by RVTR's biologist and Dalelpura tracking team. |
| Existing Species | Four small cat species: Jungle Cat, Rusty-spotted Cat, Asiatic Wildcat, Caracal. |
| New Addition | Fishing Cat addition brings total small cat species in RVTR to five. |
| Habitat | Found in wetlands and riverine environments, indicating healthy aquatic ecosystems. |
| Diet | Primarily preys on fish and aquatic invertebrates. |
| Protection Status | IUCN Red List: Vulnerable; CITES: Appendix II; Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule I. |
| Significance | Highlights RVTR as a biodiversity hotspot in Rajasthan, home to apex predators and small carnivores. |
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