15/09/2025
A new face has emerged from Arunachal’s high mountains—
the Pallas’s cat, photographed here for the first time in the state.
Small, round-faced, and built for survival at 5,000m altitude,
this cat’s dense fur and flat body help it endure the cold,
while its piercing eyes make it one of the most striking wild cats in Asia.
Why does this matter?
Because every confirmed sighting adds a missing piece to India’s biodiversity map.
It helps researchers understand how species survive at 5,000m altitude,
and how fragile ecosystems can still support such rare wildlife.
The Pallas’s cat isn’t just another “elusive species.”
It’s a reminder that our forests and mountains are still full of stories we haven’t heard— and that coexistence begins with knowledge.
You can’t protect what you don’t know exists.
📸 WWF India