For many, animals like elephants, whales, lions, and tigers capture our imagination with their grandeur.
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Yet, some creatures remain so elusive that their existence is hardly known. This was true for the bay cat of Borneo—until now.
The bay cat, a rare and endangered species, has been notoriously difficult to observe. Recently, however, a bay cat was filmed 40 miles outside its typical habitat.
With fewer than 2,500 of these cats left in the Bornean rainforests, their numbers are predicted to decrease by up to 20% in the coming years due to habitat loss.
While bay cats are generally known for their warm, brown fur with white-tipped tails, the cat captured on camera had a notably darker coat, making this sighting even more exceptional.
Typically nocturnal and solitary, bay cats are rarely seen during the day, making this discovery particularly noteworthy.
The breakthrough came after placing 50 camera traps across 28 sites in Central Kalimantan’s Rungan region.
Researchers from Muhammadabad University of Palangkaraya, Oxford Brookes University, and the University of Exeter spent nearly a month setting up and monitoring these traps before finally capturing footage of the elusive feline. To protect the cat’s safety, its exact location remains confidential.
Check out the video to witness this rare and beautiful animal. The dedicated efforts of scientists bring hope for ongoing research and conservation of such extraordinary species.
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