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Prionailurus Viverrinus Collection

Discover the enchanting world of the Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) in its natural habitat

Background imagePrionailurus Viverrinus Collection: Fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) with kitten, age 4 weeks, in wetlands

Fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) with kitten, age 4 weeks, in wetlands, photographed during a release project to relocate Fishing cats affected by habitat loss, NW Bangladesh 2017

Background imagePrionailurus Viverrinus Collection: Fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) walking with fish in mouth. Andhra Pradesh, India

Fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) walking with fish in mouth. Andhra Pradesh, India. Camera trap image. Photo© Anjani Kumar/Felis Images

Background imagePrionailurus Viverrinus Collection: Fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) hunting for fish in wetlands

Fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) hunting for fish in wetlands, photographed during a release project to relocate Fishing cats affected by habitat loss, NW Bangladesh 2017

Background imagePrionailurus Viverrinus Collection: Female Fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) hunting for fish in wetlands

Female Fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) hunting for fish in wetlands, photographed during a release project to relocate Fishing cats affected by habitat loss, NW Bangladesh 2017

Background imagePrionailurus Viverrinus Collection: Fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) walking along a path, Dudhwa National Park

Fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) walking along a path, Dudhwa National Park, Uttar Pradesh, India. Photographed using a camera trap

Background imagePrionailurus Viverrinus Collection: Fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) with two kittens, age 4 weeks

Fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) with two kittens, age 4 weeks, learning to hunt for fish in wetlands, photographed during a release project to relocate Fishing cats affected by habitat loss

Background imagePrionailurus Viverrinus Collection: A Fishing Cat at London Zoo, July 1921 (b / w photo)

A Fishing Cat at London Zoo, July 1921 (b / w photo)
1268687 A Fishing Cat at London Zoo, July 1921 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Background imagePrionailurus Viverrinus Collection: A Fishing Cat at London Zoo, July 1921 (b / w photo)

A Fishing Cat at London Zoo, July 1921 (b / w photo)
1268688 A Fishing Cat at London Zoo, July 1921 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Background imagePrionailurus Viverrinus Collection: Prionailurus bengalensis, Leopard cat

Prionailurus bengalensis, Leopard cat
Fishing cat (Felis viverrina), c.1820. Watercolour on paper, 547 x 440 mm. From the Hardwicke Drawings Collection - Artist unknown


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Discover the enchanting world of the Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) in its natural habitat. Witness this elusive feline species from Andhra Pradesh, India, as it gracefully walks with a fresh catch in its mouth. This agile hunter is perfectly adapted to its wetland environment, where it skillfully catches fish using its webbed paws. At just 4 weeks old, kittens learn the art of fishing from their mother. Meanwhile, in Dudhwa National Park, a female Fishing Cat hunts relentlessly for her next meal. A glimpse into the past reveals a Fishing Cat at London Zoo in 1921. While it may resemble its Leopard Cat cousin (Prionailurus bengalensis), the Fishing Cat's unique fishing abilities set it apart. Join us as we explore the fascinating life of this elusive and captivating creature.