And yes, it's true. It appeared to weigh about 15-20 lbs. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on October 28, 2017: I'd love to see a fishing cat in the wild, too. And thought I was familiar with most kinds. From 2008 to 2016, the animals were classified as Endangered by the IUCN. Fishing cats have dense olive grey fur covered with black stripes and spots. Thank you very much for the congratulations, Mary. Thanks for the comment. Conservation of wild fishing cats is important, but zoos could play a significant role in the survival of the species. I hope it's saved, too! what are the main reasons for them becoming endangered? P.S I think fishing cats are beautiful! James C Moore from Joliet, IL on February 09, 2015: Habitat destruction seems like the main threat to many plants and animals. I'm doing a report about it and this was probably the best information I could get about fishing cats. At the moment, there are more than 450 SSPs. Answer: Since there is a lot that is unknown about the life of the fishing cat in the wild, its role and importance in nature aren’t completely understood. Others have obtained food from fish ponds that have been established in wetland areas. In addition, farmers have killed them to protect their animals. Thank you very much, MVKilgore. Over 50% of Asia’s wetlands have been destroyed or are under threat from human settlement and unsustainable farming. These have been established in both Europe and North America. In addition, they don't stop the destruction and degradation of wetlands. It has some unusual characteristics, too. When viewed from the front, they have a distinctive white spot in the cent… Congratulations on earning Hub of the Day for this well researched, and well written article. ;-). The fishing cat's coat is a camouflaged gray-brown with distinctive black spots and stripes. I hope you do write a hub about your cat. According to a stool analysis, fish forms about seventy-five percent of its diet. Why Are Gharials Endangered? The cats are running out of room to live. Thank you very much for the lovely comment and the congratulations, Faith! The fishing cat is an endangered small wild cat that inhabits the wetlands of the southern regions of Asia. Before today, I would have thought that anyone who put partially webbed feet on a cat was having a fanciful time but apparently there are cats with partially webbed feet. 13 percent of wild cats are considered Endangered, but none Critically Endangered, though many populations are on the decline. It looked more like this cat. Although some observations have been made in the wild, most of our knowledge of fishing cat reproduction comes from the study of captive animals. Yes, it is a good site to use. I agree - the fishing cat is a unique and very interesting animal. It's a great goal. It's a beautiful animal. Fascinating and educational as usual. Well-deserved! The claws are retractable, like the claws of other cats. A fishing cat is generally a solitary animal and maintains a territory. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on December 07, 2017: Good luck in the contest, FishingKitti. Not so long ago they lived in Malaysia, Pakistan, and additional parts of India, for example, and they once lived in Vietnam. At the present time, the animals can be found in Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, and parts of India. When a fishing cat's claws are retracted they don't go all the way into their sheaths, however, so they are always visible. Learning how to catch fish is an important skill for the youngsters to learn. Thanks for the comment. These produce the coat's pattern and help to camouflage the animal. The mangroves of Sundarban are known to be home to one of the most popular wild cats of India- the Royal Bengal Tiger. Patricia Scott from North Central Florida on February 09, 2015: What an interesting creature. They were once found in Pakistan but are now thought to be extinct there, and in other places they haven’t been seen in a few years. I love the angels. Yes, the fishing cat is unique. Making a splash: Cats dont like water, and they definitely dont swim, right? Sumatran elephants are in fact critically endangered. Big cat species articles, research, news, pictures and videos; endangered big cats information, list of big cats, small wild cats and wild cat conservation groups worldwide. Mary Hyatt from Florida on February 09, 2015: Congrats on HOTD! Rats and feral cats can decimate the population by attacking the birds, chicks or the eggs. Hi, Kim. During 2016, they were reclassified as Vulnerable. I love these cats i actually have a bengal cat he's stunning beautiful! Another great threat to these birds is introduced species. I appreciate your kind comment. The fishing cat is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. I have seen the mangroves in Cambodia being cultivated once more to protect the species using them as habitats. I like so many animals that I can't say that I have a favourite type (except for my pets), but I do love cats! Faith Reaper from southern USA on February 09, 2015: Thank you for the comment and the congratulations, Audrey! In one study, a male was found to have a large territory that overlapped the smaller territories of several females. foxes). Thank you very much for the visit and the congratulations, Peg. Another problem for Fishing Cats caused by Humans is the fact that in areas close to growing settlements, locals are often overfishing in the nearby lakes and rivers which means that the food available for the Fishing Cats is also declining fast. I appreciate your comment and congratulations. The fishing cat lives foremost in the vicinity of wetlands, along rivers, streams, oxbow lakes, in swamps, and mangroves. Stronger conservation efforts are needed to reverse the rapidly declining numbers of the fishing cat due to loss of its preferred wetland habitats. At my age, I may have forgotten more than I ever knew! However this one is a newbie to me and what a fascinating one it is both in appearance and habits. A fishing cat has an attractive coat with the following features. They are strong swimmers. Hopefully you'll be able to see a fishing cat in the future. The fishing cat is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Thank you so much for having this. Find out about groups involved in fishing cat conservation here. I think the fishing cat is beautiful, too! I'd never heard of the fishing cat. New Report on Reintroduction of African Lions into the Wild, What’s Killing the Fishing Cat? Cats are supposed to roam the land while hunting small terrestrial animals, but sometimes you want to be something different! Answer: The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) gives population sizes for animals, but the space for this number in its fishing cat entry is blank. Principal Threats: Wetland destruction is the greatest threat facing the Fishing Cat. Congratulations. It also sprays odoriferous urine. Susie Lehto from Minnesota on February 09, 2015: The Fishing Cats a beautiful creatures. I appreciate the vote and the share, too. Question: Do fishing cats help keep fish from overpopulating? Fishing cats are thought to be mainly nocturnal, though they are sometimes seen during the day. Their presence in Cambodia was confirmed in 2008, but their current status in that country is unknown. What an interesting HOTD to learn about such a different type of cat in the wild. I agree - it's very important to support conservation efforts. As the IUCN quote below says, the apparent improvement in status is due to better information rather than an increase in the number of animals. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on March 14, 2014: Thank you for the comment and for sharing the information, theBAT. Fishing cats are in trouble because their habitat is rapidly disappearing. Great pics. Breeding colonies are located only on remote areas of the coastline or islands and only 66 breeding colonies are known Create your own unique website with customizable templates. Another threat to the fishing cat is depletion of its main prey-fish due to unsustainable fishing practices. I'd like to see one of these beautiful cats. I appreciate your kind comment and the vote! Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on November 11, 2016: Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on February 10, 2015: Thank you very much for the comment, DaphneDL! Yes, the fishing cat has no concerns about entering water! So please don’t complain that this is a boring subject. That includes horses, goats, birds, fish, snakes, hamsters, ferrets, bunnies...you name it! Although the wild animals seem to be solitary, in captivity some live peacefully in groups. We have a very diverse immigrant community from the areas stated in the research and I am very curious if this fishing cat is what I saw. I doubt whether it’s a major one, since the fishing cat population is classified as “Vulnerable” by the IUCN. Thanks for this hub. Yes, I've heard of some domestic cats that like water, although they seem to be in the minority! This process drives way fishing cats and other animals that depend on the area for their survival. They are endangered because of medical purpose, global warming, habitat destruction, and fishing for them as a pet. 70% of their diet is fish leading to their name. Unfortunately, when their usual habitat has been destroyed or has become unusable, some fishing cats have increased their predation on livestock. Fishing cats are endangered because humans are destroying their habitat, and driving away their prey species. It was definitely not a fisher cat which is more weasel like. These threats include settlement, draining for agriculture, pollution, and excessive hunting, woodcutting and fishing. In the Philippines, many exotic animals are dwindling in numbers due to neglect and illegal pet trade. I love and adore kitties. I hope that many of them will make it now that mangroves are coming back. Hi, Rota. The animal dives into water to catch fish and scoops prey out of the water with its paws. இڿڰۣ-- кιмвєяℓєу from Niagara Region, Canada on February 09, 2015: To be honest, I've never heard of this species of cat before reading your hub today. Freshwater habitats are preferred over ones affected by the tide. Fishing cats also eat amphibians, reptiles, birds, small rodents, mollusks, and insects. It seems like all the wild cats - big and small - are endangered now. Liz Elias from Oakley, CA on February 09, 2015: This was most interesting, and I learned a lot. I was the only person there and watched for nearly an hour as the fish were put in the pool and the fishing cat then went and hooked out his dinner. Answer: That’s an interesting question. Yeah they're that important. Hi, justthemessenger. Generally population densities are between 1-5 individuals per 100 km². Fishing cats are carnivores they feed on fish, frogs, insects, snakes, crabs, rodents, birds, crayfish, young deer, civets and wild pigs along with calves, chickens, dogs and goats. Nature is certainly fascinating! From 2008 to 2016, the animals were classified as Endangered by the IUCN. The growl is unusual for a cat and sounds quite like a dog's bark. One animal that is quite often confused with the fishing cat is the leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis), whose population isn't in trouble. Marie Hurt from New Orleans, LA on March 12, 2014: These cats are adorable. Since they catch and eat fish, they likely have some effect on the fish population. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on July 02, 2014: Thank you for the visit and the comment, VioletteRose. They look gorgeous. Across their range, fishing cats discontinuously occur in coastal and inland wetlands, hill country rain forests near rivers and streams, in marsh areas, reed beds, tidal creeks and mangrove forests.. More recently, they have also been recorded in degraded habitats in the Ganges Delta and near aquaculture ponds in the Gulf of Thailand. Thanks for the comment. Fishing Cat Summary. It does have a large appetite, but it probably balances out the environment. Males are much heavier than females. This should, I think, bother me. While on my walk this morning at the Saugus Marsh, here in MA, I saw a large feline come out of the brush and cross the road. Sometimes the stripes extend from the neck along the cat's spine. The site’s Fishing Cat page contains a number of links relating to the fishing […]. It feeds on land animals as well as aquatic ones, but its ease in water is the feature that has most impressed observers. I'm happy to meet another person who thinks the fishing cat is beautiful. Thank you very much, Snakesmum. The fishing cat is one of the lesser known wild cats. Fishing cats have lived for up to twelve years in captivity. It marks this territory by rubbing its cheeks or chin over an area, releasing a secretion from scent glands as it does so. Great information, I hope they save this endangered species! But there is another wild cat that lives in the same marshy land which sadly does not enjoy the same repute as the tiger, but is a fantastic animal none the less. Thank you for the comment. I hope the fishing cat never beomes extinct! Thank you very much for the visit and comment. :-). Thank you very much, Writer Fox. The photos are wonderful and add so much. Its numbers are decreasing. It's great to hear about the care of the mangroves. The kittens generally enter water for the first time when they are around two months old. It appears to help control the rat population and decrease the incidence of disease. They are interesting animals. I appreciate your comment a great deal. Your hubs are always so well researched and beautifully crafted that the staff could safely pick any one of them. It's such a shame that we are destroying wildlife habitat. Thanks. Geri MIleff from Czech Republic on March 14, 2014: Thank you for writing this article. The cat eats rats that are a nuisance to humans and that transmit disease. Fishing cats are wonderful animals, as are so many other animals that are endangered. This was my introduction to the fishing cat and they are beautiful. Humans are also damaging wetlands by pollution and excessive fishing, hunting, and woodcutting. Local people consider this cat a sacred animal and stuffed Andean cats are used in festivals probably as a attempt to improve harvests. Never heard of a fishing cat though....well done. Fishing cats are an endangered species, and their population is getting smaller. The fishing cat is small wild cat that lives in southern Asia wetlands near streams, marshes and rivers. Sad but true. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on August 08, 2017: This sounds like a very interesting experience. … The word mangrove also refers to the habitat in which the plants are growing. An Endangered Feline. The cat’s declining population is due to habitat loss. When fishing these cats stand at the edge of a river and lightly tap the water like an insect. Bernard Gagnon, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 License. Fishing cats probably have a range of behaviours that help to keep their ecosystem healthy, but more research is needed in order to demonstrate this. However they have incorrectly credited … Thank you very much for the comment, eilval. Thanks for the visit. She loves to study nature and write about living things. Before modern times people would sometimes make up odd looking animals like chimera. Suhail Zubaid aka Clark Kent from Mississauga, ON on August 14, 2018: Great hub that I can share my experience on. The animals breed once a year. Deb Hirt from Stillwater, OK on March 19, 2014: Such wonderful animals….we can't lose THEM, too. They are so unique. This feature was once thought to be an adaptation for swimming. They are agile and excellent swimmers, and can even swim under water. I agree - the fishing cat is beautiful! They don't want humans to keep dogs or cats or any type of pets. I think there was a report that it has been seen. They communicate with hisses, meows, and staccato growls. It's very sad that so many animals in the world are becoming endangered. TomBlalock from Hickory, NC on February 09, 2015: I feel like, as an amateur naturalist, hiker, and outdoorsman, I should be very concerned about this, and indeed, I am. Audrey Howitt from California on February 09, 2015: Thank you so much for the comment and the votes, DzyMsLizzy! In addition to eating fish, the cat’s diet also includes small mammals, birds and reptiles. Fishing cats are medium-sized felines. In 2014, our team established the occurrence of southern most population of fishing cats in Peninsular India after we spotted clear fresh tracks and scat of an adult fishing cat for the first time in the coastal mangroves of Krishna River Estuary. Fishing Cat Interesting Facts and Features The fishing cat's striped head looks rather like that of a very large tabby cat, while the spotted body is more reminiscent of a leopard's body. Researchers do know that the animals spend most of their time travelling beside watercourses, especially those that are slow moving. I had not heard of a Fishing Cat before, therefore I learnt a lot by reading this well deserved "hub of the day" Hub, you deserved it. Wetlands are endangered in many parts of Asia and in other parts of the world as well. I loved learning about this animal I had never heard about. Some people are trying to increase the number of fishing cats by means of captive breeding programs. One problem that has arisen in confirming the existence of the animals in a country is that other relatively small wild cats are sometimes misidentified as fishing cats, and vice versa. Crisco 1492, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 License. 0000019729 00000 n why are sea lions endangered. I would love to see one. It's found in South and Southeast Asia and lives in or near wetland areas. The cat’s declining population is due to habitat loss. Yes, the status of many wild cat populations is of great concern. This cat is really pretty and I love cats! Thank you for the interesting and amusing comment, Tom! Linda Hoxie from Idaho on August 27, 2014: This was such a find for me. It's been suggested that they are mimicking the tap of an insect on the water's surface to attract their prey. CMHypno from Other Side of the Sun on March 06, 2014: Great hub on fishing cats Nell. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on October 26, 2018: Hi, Hailey. Well, thats only true of some catsothers actually love the water! Yes, habitat destruction is a serious situation for both animals and humans. Hi, Easy-Tasty-Recipe. Wetland destruction is by far the biggest thread to the animals, however. But unlike their charismatic Asiatic cousins, they might be even more endangered due to the low awareness about them and the rapid loss of the intact wetlands and mangrove forests where they live. The decreasing population of the cat shows us that wetlands—an important habitat for living organisms and for the Earth—are disappearing. The cat is definitely cute, though! What a great experience, Cynthia! I am glad I found this. The animal's chest and belly are grey-white and spotted. A zoo that cares for its animals well and provides them with as natural an environment as possible can be useful in both education of the public and in breeding endangered animals, such as the fishing cat. Thank you very much for the kind comment and the congratulations. The only question I have left is whether they have ever been domesticated or whether they remain "wild", even if brought up from kittenhood. They may occur in very low numbers in Java, Thailand, and Myanmar. This was a really fascinating read. I hope the people will be able to preserve them for many generations to come. I love cats, too. The goal of the SSP program is to carefully manage and conserve endangered animals. Fishing cats are listed as endangered species. Since 2016, it is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Factors in the decline include conflicts with humans and habitat loss. Some are kept in captivity and can be observed by the public, but there is a lot that is unknown about the life of the animals in the wild. July 25, 2010, kelsey, Leave a comment. Photo by Greg Hume, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 License. Stephanie Marie Severson from Atlanta, GA on February 09, 2015: That was an awesome hub. The animal has partially webbed feet. They are wonderful and fascinating animals. Nice hub. Like tigers and leopards, fishing cats have striking patterns on their fur. All other African and Asian elephants remain on the CITES appendices as threatened or vulnerable, with strict limitations on trade in ivory of African elephants and prohibitions on commercial trade in … Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on March 29, 2017: I describe the reasons in the "Population Status" section of the article. The animals are occasionally seen on grasslands some distance from water. Terrific job, I thought I knew animals. The plants often have a tangle of prop roots that look like stilts. Fishing cats were most often sighted around fishponds owned by local villagers, because it was easy for the cat to catch fish from them, according to Prasad. They are interesting and impressive animals. It's definitely a cat that is not afraid of water. I know how you feel. I have never heard of barking cats before. The fishing cat population is widely distributed but discontinuous. I didn't know their existence is in danger in Asia. I hope that the fishing cat population is protected, too. Zoos and wildlife parks certainly have their drawbacks, but they can have benefits, too. I have always thought of cats as animals that are afraid of water. Good luck with your cat! Thank you, Happyboomernurse. Thanks for the comment. Because of this weird agenda these folks have, dogs and cats are now becoming endangered species! Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on March 19, 2014: Thank you very much, Deb. I'd never heard of this animal before. The backs of the ears have black hair with a white spot in the middle. Wetlands are endangered in many parts of Asia and in other parts of the world as well. The paws of fishing cats have another interesting feature. Their typical lifespan in the wild is unknown. Fishing cats belong to the family Felidae, like the domestic cat and other felines. It would have been great to have identified the cat. Too bad they are endangered like so many of our creatures. I'm happy to meet another person who likes wild cats! Fishing cats may have a more important effect on the fish population in specific areas, though. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on August 14, 2018: Thank you very much for the comment and for sharing your experience, Suhail. Only in a very few areas it seems to reach densities of up to 15-25 cats per 100 km².A Brazilian radio tele… Thank you for the visit. I've seen a lot of good articles written by other people on the Owlcation website. I love the big cats, and have never heard of the fishing cat. So it can be safely said that the absence of reporting fishing cats in Pakistan is attributable to disappearance of inland lakes, creeks, and marshes. The tail is used as a rudder during swimming. Behaviour. You're a great writer, Linda. It would be sad if they disappeared from the planet. Thanks for talking about them, and your part in the conservation of many species. Please enable JavaScript on your browser to best view this site. This is new to me, I had never heard of these. When the opportunity arises, they will feed on the dead bodies of domestic cattle. Hi, Blackspaniel1. It's very well written as well. Congratulations on the Hub of the Day. Of course, I'm prejudiced, as cats are my favourite animals! Thanks for subscribing! Please check your email for further instructions. Congrats on Hub of the Day! During 2016, they were reclassified as Vulnerable. Hi, DreamerMeg. It's unknown if the males do this in the wild. Unfortunately, many of these wetlands are either disappearing or being degraded, primarily due to human activity. I've seen fishing cats at the zoo here in Melbourne, Australia, and they are beautiful animals. The hairs next to the skin are short and arranged in a very dense layer that waterproofs the body and helps to keep it warm. Hi, Dianna. It's ears seem small for a cat. Good luck with your report. Mary Norton from Ontario, Canada on February 09, 2015: Thank you for this introduction to fishing cats. The species has a variable coat colour but has spots on its body and a striped head like the fishing cat. Of nine very endangered smaller cats in Asia, two are in need of immediate research and protection- the flat-headed cat, and the fishing cat. As for their physical appearance, they have a stocky body and short legs. The primary cause of the fishing cat’s declining population is habitat loss. Fishing cats look a lot like ally cats. A survey showed that more than 50% of Asian wetlands are faced with moderate to high degrees of threat and disappearing. The water soon becomes a popular place to play and to hunt for living fish. Daphne D. Lewis from Saint Albans, West Virginia on February 10, 2015: A great hub! This is because of increased human activity in areas where the sand lives together with their domestic animals and animals which are found near humans (e.g. Fishing cats, so named for their hunting technique, live on riverbanks in India and Southeast Asia, but are disappearing from their native habitat due to water pollution. I don’t know whether any research has been done related to that idea. Thanks for introducing me to this fishing cat with its natural abilities and talents. Vulnerable, Endangered, and Critically Endangered animals are said to be threatened. Endangered species Related. Creepy cat guy? I'd not heard of this cat before; at least I don't think so. Maree Michael Martin from Northwest Washington on an Island on February 09, 2015: A cat with webbed feet and not afraid of the water. Flat-headed cat and fishing cat require immediate research and conservation attention. I agree - the fishing cat is cool! Now that the population explosion has destroyed all those forests, I have noticed conservationist are frequently asking wildlife photographers, especially those using hides, if they have ever witnessed a fishing cat. Their fur is olive-gray with black stripes and spots. Debra Allen from West By God on March 06, 2014: It is a myth that all cats don't like water. I am a sri lankan and theres one roaming around my house :) naughty fellow, broke our window once. Great hub, Alicia....an outstanding HOTD...congrats. Thanks so much, Bill! DreamerMeg from Northern Ireland on February 09, 2015: Hadn't heard of the fishing cat previously. Gail Sobotkin from South Carolina on February 09, 2015: I never heard of the fishing cat, but you did a great job of describing it and I loved the pictures. What a wonderful creature and a superb hub on this glorious cat. The female gives birth to one to four kittens, with the usual number being two. The animal has black stripes on its face, back of its head, and upper neck. People ask the question: “why are wild cats endangered”. The Fishing Cat Working Group (FCWG) was founded in spring 2011 with the aim of compiling and disseminating information about the Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus), one of four small cat species considered endangered by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, and encouraging conservation action for the species. Thanks for the congrats. The species hasn't been domesticated, even though it's found in captivity. The fishing cat is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means that it faces a high threat of extinction in the wild. 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