Fishing cat: Pakistan’s Indus delta losing its lone surviving predator

Fishing cat: Pakistan’s Indus delta losing its lone surviving predator

Past two decades were "disastrous" for the species due to "destruction of wetlands and killings by local people", says senior wildlife expert.

Indus Delta’s Predator at Risk

Pakistan’s endangered Indus fishing cat faces an alarming decline due to a lethal mix of environmental and human-induced factors – Estimates suggest the fishing cat population in Pakistan has halved over the past 20 years, while its global number dropped by around 30% since 2010 – With Pakistan facing growing ecological pressures, conservationists are hopeful that ongoing efforts, community involvement, and increased awareness will help protect…