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| Kolipaka, S.S.; Srivastava, D.P.; Prasad, S.; Rust, N.A. | |
| Fishing cat conservation in human-dominated landscapes in West Bengal, India | |
| 2019 Cat News (69): 21-24 | |
In India, fishing cats _Prionailurus vivverinus_ are found both in protected and unprotected landscapes. To ensure the continued survival of fishing cats in the unprotected human-dominated Amta block of West Bengal state, local conservation enthusiasts started the 'Bhagrol Basa Fishing Cat Project' in 2016. Their efforts to safeguard the fishing cat revealed fascinating findings into the lives of this felid species that appears to be able to live alongside humans. The project's efforts to increase interest within the local community to support fishing cats in the 30 kmý area show first results. In this case study, we provide insights into the progress of the project. The experiences offer optimism that, in India, human-fishing cat coexistence may be less concerning than survival of leopards or tigers in human-used lands. To roll out this project further and help protect fishing cats in other unprotected areas, the Bhagrol Basa Fishing Cat Project plans to look beyond its current work area to similar adjoining human-dominated lands of West Bengal. |
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