Wild Cat in Colombo | The Fishing Cat
Fishing Cat ( Prionailurus viverrinus ) is widely distributed in south and southeastern Asia (Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Nepal, Cambodia, and Myanmar). They are strongly associated with wetlands. Unlike most feline species, these guys love water. They are good swimmers who are adapted for semi-aquatic life. Colombo is accredited as a wetland city by RAMSAR during the 13 th Conference of the Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP13) in Dubai on 25 October 2018. Beddagana Wetland, Diyasaru wetland and Thalangama wetland are the most famous wetlands in Colombo. These urban wetlands are doing great service better than politicians. Moreover, they are home to many special living species such as this Fishing Cats. Therefore, finding a Fishing Cat in Colombo is possible. But hard. Furthermore, they are also found in other places such as. Koggala lakeshore, Kumana mangroves, Wasgamuwa National Park, Pottuvil, Kantalai, and most riparian forests. Beddagana We...