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Fishing Cat Sighting Signals Success in Conservation Efforts

2/2/2026

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The fishing cat, a vulnerable species, was confirmed in Pursat's flooded forests in mid-2025.
It marks the second Tonle Sap sighting, reflecting over a decade of conservation.
Agriculture Minister Dith Tina says the sighting indicates effective management of fishery resources and ecosystems.
The initiative has restored about 1,000 hectares of degraded forest, benefiting biodiversity and local communities.

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Story summary

The fishing cat, a vulnerable species, was confirmed in Pursat's flooded forests in mid-2025.
It marks the second Tonle Sap sighting, reflecting over a decade of conservation.
Agriculture Minister Dith Tina says the sighting indicates effective management of fishery resources and ecosystems.
The initiative has restored about 1,000 hectares of degraded forest, benefiting biodiversity and local communities.