Rehabilitated fishing cat ‘Alfie’ returns to wilderness with satellite collar
Bangladesh is an important range country for the fishing cat, a wetland-dependent species increasingly affected by habitat loss and conflict with people. Rescued cats are often released without rehabilitation or post-release monitoring, leaving their fate unknown. In February 2026, a male fishing cat was rescued by the Bangladesh Forest Department from northern Bangladesh and transferred to... Details
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