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    7 reasons why the fishing cat is called the ‘Tiger of the Wetlands'

    Meet the fishing cat, Asia’s wetland predator, known as “Tiger of the Wetlands” for stealth, strength and hunting ability.

    Gurpreet Singh
    September 24, 2025 / 12:54 IST
    1. The Fishing Cat: Fishing cats are medium-sized wild cats that thrive in wetlands and riverine habitats across Asia. (Image: Canva)
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    1. The Fishing Cat: Fishing cats are medium-sized wild cats that thrive in wetlands and riverine habitats across Asia. (Image: Canva)
    2. Powerful Hunters: They are excellent predators, using strength and agility to catch fish and other aquatic prey. (Image: Canva)
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    2. Powerful Hunters: They are excellent predators, using strength and agility to catch fish and other aquatic prey. (Image: Canva)
    3. Tiger Like Appearance: With dark stripes and a muscular build, fishing cats resemble miniature tigers in appearance. (Image: Canva)
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    3. Tiger Like Appearance: With dark stripes and a muscular build, fishing cats resemble miniature tigers in appearance. (Image: Canva)
    4. Stealthy and Patient: They hunt patiently along riverbanks, using stealth to ambush fish, frogs and crustaceans. (Image: Canva)
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    4. Stealthy and Patient: They hunt patiently along riverbanks, using stealth to ambush fish, frogs and crustaceans. (Image: Canva)
    5. Conservation Efforts: Protected wetlands and wildlife sanctuaries aim to conserve fishing cats and their wetland habitats. (Image: Canva)
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    5. Conservation Efforts: Protected wetlands and wildlife sanctuaries aim to conserve fishing cats and their wetland habitats. (Image: Canva)
    6. Adapted Feet: Partially webbed feet allow them to swim efficiently and move silently through wetlands. (Image: Canva)
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    6. Adapted Feet: Partially webbed feet allow them to swim efficiently and move silently through wetlands. (Image: Canva)
    7. Territory and Dominance: Fishing cats maintain territories like tigers, marking areas and avoiding unnecessary confrontations. (Image: Canva)
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    7. Territory and Dominance: Fishing cats maintain territories like tigers, marking areas and avoiding unnecessary confrontations. (Image: Canva)
    Gurpreet Singh
    Tags: #science #wildlife
    first published: Sep 24, 2025 12:53 pm

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