Bay Cat

Endangered

Estimated remaining: ~2,200

Habitat

Dense tropical forests of Borneo, one of the least known and most elusive wild cats, preferring pristine primary forests with minimal disturbance.

Threats

• Deforestation for palm oil plantations
• Habitat fragmentation from logging
• Poaching with snares
• Limited knowledge for conservation
• Forest fires and degradation

Conservation efforts

Protected in Bornean national parks. Intensive camera trap research. Habitat protection initiatives. Community education programs. International conservation focus on Bornean endemics.