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Meghalaya Finds 21 Big Cats Hiding in Plain Sight
✍️ The Meghalayan Express
🗓 04 Aug 2026, 10:37 PM
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Meghalaya's wildlife authorities have identified 21 individuals of the state's most elusive big cat species during a recent survey, revealing that these animals are more common than previously thought.
Meghalaya has reported the discovery of 21 individuals of its most elusive big cat species, a finding that challenges earlier assumptions about the animal’s scarcity in the region.
The Meghalaya Forest Department conducted a systematic survey across several forested areas, during which the presence of these big cats was confirmed through camera traps and field observations.
Experts say the discovery indicates a healthier population than previously estimated, suggesting that conservation efforts in the state may be yielding positive results.
The department plans to continue monitoring the species and to implement additional measures to protect their habitats, ensuring the long-term survival of these iconic animals.
The Meghalaya Forest Department conducted a systematic survey across several forested areas, during which the presence of these big cats was confirmed through camera traps and field observations.
Experts say the discovery indicates a healthier population than previously estimated, suggesting that conservation efforts in the state may be yielding positive results.
The department plans to continue monitoring the species and to implement additional measures to protect their habitats, ensuring the long-term survival of these iconic animals.