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In India, fishing cats Prionailurus vivverinus are found both in protected and unprotectedlandscapes. To ensure the continued survival of fishing cats in the unprotectedhuman-dominated Amta block of West Bengal state, local conservation enthusiastsstarted the ‘Bhagrol Basa Fishing Cat Project’ in 2016. Their efforts to safeguard thefishing cat revealed fascinating findings into the lives of this felid species that appearsto be able to live alongside humans. The project’s efforts to increase interestwithin the local community to support fishing cats in the 30 km² area show first results.In this case study, we provide insights into the progress of the project. Theexperiences offer optimism that, in India, human-fishing cat coexistence may be lessconcerning than survival of leopards or tigers in human-used lands. To roll out thisproject further and help protect fishing cats in other unprotected areas, the BhagrolBasa Fishing Cat Project plans to look beyond its current work area to similar adjoininghuman-dominated lands of West Bengal.
Author(s): Kolipaka SS, Srivastava DP, Prasad S, Rust NA
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Cat News
Year: 2019
Volume: 69
Issue: Spring
Pages: 21-24
Print publication date: 01/06/2019
Acceptance date: 02/05/2019
ISSN (print): 1027-2992
Publisher: IUCN Cat Specialist Group
URL: http://www.catsg.org/index.php?id=611
