TNPSC Thervupettagam

Asiatic Golden Cat

November 1 , 2024 13 hrs 0 min 25 0
  • The Asiatic golden cat (Catopuma temminckii) has been seen in Assam's Manas National Park.
  • The last direct appearance was witnessed in 2007.
  • Its distribution range spans the northeastern Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and southern China.
  • The species is protected under Scheduled-I of India's Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
  • IUCN listed it as 'Near Threatened' in its Red List.

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