Guwahati, Aug. 2 -- A leopard cat cub was recently sighted near the Jang Jhungeyteng bridge on the road connecting Jang LGG Road to BJG Gonpa in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district.

The location is approximately 8 kilometres from Jang township.

The sighting, which occurred on July 25, was captured on camera by Sameer Tamang, a student. The presence of the cub has drawn attention from local residents, wildlife researchers, and conservationists.

The leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis) is a small wild feline native to South and Southeast Asia. It is listed under Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, which provides the highest level of legal protection due to the species' vulnerability and ecological importance.

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