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Flat-Headed Cat Rediscovered in Thailand: Hope for Conservation

12/26/2025

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Conservation authorities in Thailand announced the rediscovery of the flat-headed cat, once feared extinct.
The species was detected 29 times via camera traps in the Princess Sirindhorn Wildlife Sanctuary, with breeding evidence.
The flat-headed cat remains endangered, with about 2,500 individuals in Southeast Asia.
Officials urge ongoing conservation to counter habitat loss and pollution.
The rediscovery coincides with Thailand's National Wildlife Protection Day, marking a milestone.

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Conservation authorities in Thailand announced the rediscovery of the flat-headed cat, once feared extinct.
The species was detected 29 times via camera traps in the Princess Sirindhorn Wildlife Sanctuary, with breeding evidence.
The flat-headed cat remains endangered, with about 2,500 individuals in Southeast Asia.
Officials urge ongoing conservation to counter habitat loss and pollution.
The rediscovery coincides with Thailand's National Wildlife Protection Day, marking a milestone.