Fishing cats are medium-sized wild cats found primarily in wetland areas of South and Southeast Asia, including India. While they are skilled hunters that primarily feed on fish, there is very little evidence of fishing cats attacking humans.
In India, fishing cats are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. They typically avoid human contact and are not considered a threat to people. Most reported conflicts involve predation on domestic poultry rather than attacks on humans.
Local communities in India\“s Sundarbans region and other wetland areas have coexisted with fishing cats for generations. Conservation efforts focus on protecting their natural habitats and reducing human-wildlife conflicts through education and community-based initiatives. |
