Pardofelis marmorata
Marbled Cat
MammalBest Season: Jan–Dec
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About this species
The marbled cat is built almost entirely for life in the trees — a long, thickly furred tail for balance, short powerful legs, and ankles that rotate to grip branches descending head-first. It is one of the least-documented cats on Earth, and Northeast India's rainforests are among the very few places it has been confirmed on camera trap. The rare, arboreal marbled cat of Northeast India's rainforests.
Behavior
Highly arboreal and largely nocturnal; among the least-studied wild cats anywhere, with most confirmed Indian records coming from camera traps rather than direct sightings.
Diet
Birds, squirrels, and other small arboreal mammals, hunted through the canopy rather than on the ground.
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When and Where to Photograph Marbled Cat
A confirmed sighting is exceptionally rare — camera-trap surveys in Namdapha and Manas offer the best documented evidence of its presence; treat any encounter as an extraordinary stroke of luck.
Plan field days around Jan–Dec: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Namdapha National Park.