| Fishing Cat Prionailurus viverrina |
Size: females 6-7 kg (13-15 lbs) males 11-12 kg (24-26 lbs).
Habitat: Wetlands such as swamps, tidal creeks, and mangrove areas.
Primary prey: An excellent swimmer, fishing cats feed on fish and other aquatic prey such as frogs and snakes.
Conservation Status: Vulnerable.
Principal threats: Loss of wetland habitats.
Distribution: Along rivers and in swamps from northern India to southeast Asia, including Sumatra.
Notable Features: The fishing cat catches fish by scooping them out of the water with their paws as well as by diving for them. Its claws are not fully sheathed and so are visible in the retracted position.
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