In the Princess Sirindhorn Wildlife Sanctuary, camera traps recorded 29 sightings, including a female with her kitten, marking a major milestone for conservationists working to protect this elusive, nocturnal hunter adapted to marshes, peatlands, and mangrove forests.

This rediscovery, confirmed in partnership with Panthera, reinforces the species’ fragile status due to habitat fragmentation and the importance of continued research and protection, as experts now focus on ensuring the cats can survive sustainably alongside human activity and their shrinking natural range.