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The bay cat (Catopuma badia), also known as the Bornean bay cat, is a small wild cat endemic to the island of Borneo that appears to be relatively rare compared to sympatric wild cats, based on the paucity of historical, as well as recent records.
The Borneo bay cat (Catopuma badia) is so rare, elusive and strange that after its discovery, it vanished from science for more than 60 years. Today, the bay cat remains stubbornly difficult to ...
Previously thought to be a small island form of the Asiatic Golden Cat Catopuma temminckii, genetic testing has revealed the Bay Cat is a unique species, and therefore a highly endangered one.
The Borneo Bay Cat (Pardofelis badia) is a small, elusive feline species native to the island of Borneo. It features a rounded head, large ears, and a sleek, elongated body. The coat color varies from reddish-brown to gray, with distinct dark stripes on the face and light markings under the eyes.
The Bay cat is found only on the island of Borneo. Dense primary forests and areas of rocky limestone are its habitat. It is sometimes seen near rivers and in highland areas.
One of the world’s least-known and most endangered wild cats, the bay cat, has been photographed by Panthera grantees Jedediah Brodie (Universiti Malaysia Sabah/ University of British Columbia) and Anthony Giordano (S.P.E.C.I.E.S / Texas Tech University).
The Bornean bay cat (Catopuma badia) is currently listed as Endangered on the IUCN list. Less than 2,200 individuals currently inhabit the island, threatened primarily by habitat loss, and that number is declining.
The Bay Cat is an endangered cat species that lives in Borneo. Researchers believe their closest relative is the Asian golden cat , which lives across various parts of Asia. This species lives only on the island of Borneo, and scientists believe that their populations contain no more than 2,200 adult cats.
The Borneo bay cat is a rare wild cat mainly found on the island of Borneo, the third largest island in the world and located in Southeast Asia. It is similar to the Asian golden cat and marbled cat. Origins and history
One of the world’s least-known and most endangered wild cats, the bay cat, has been photographed by Panthera grantees Jedediah Brodie (Universiti Malaysia Sabah/ University of British Columbia) and Anthony Giordano (S.P.E.C.I.E.S / Texas Tech University).