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Rare Golden Cat Spotted in Meghalaya’s Coal Belt, Outside Protected Zones
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🗓 11 Oct 2026, 11:02 AM
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A rare golden cat was photographed in the coal belt of Meghalaya, a location outside the state's protected wildlife areas, raising concerns about habitat encroachment.
An image of a rare golden cat was captured in Meghalaya’s coal belt, a region that lies outside the state's designated protected wildlife zones.
The photograph, shared by local observers, shows the elusive feline in a forested area adjacent to active coal mining operations.
Golden cats (Catopuma temminckii) are listed as vulnerable by the IUCN, and sightings outside protected areas are uncommon.
Conservationists warn that the presence of the species in this industrial zone could indicate habitat fragmentation and increasing human-wildlife conflict.
The photograph, shared by local observers, shows the elusive feline in a forested area adjacent to active coal mining operations.
Golden cats (Catopuma temminckii) are listed as vulnerable by the IUCN, and sightings outside protected areas are uncommon.
Conservationists warn that the presence of the species in this industrial zone could indicate habitat fragmentation and increasing human-wildlife conflict.