Named after the characteristic South American environment they thrive in, the "Colocolo," to use the local name, looks like a ...

Small species of cats, such as Rusty Spotted Cats and Sand cats, just like big cats, are threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and conflicts with humans and livestock.

3. Buffy fish owl: While buffy fish owls are a native of southeast Asia, they can be spotted in India. Primarily recognisable from their ear tufts, these owls have had rare sightings in Sundarbans.

Rusty-spotted cat, honey badger, pangolin, hyena, wolf, leopard, black bear. Purulia, home to all these animals and more, is emerging as a treasure trove of biodiversity in Bengal. A cat that looks ...