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Tiny wild cat spotted in Thailand for first time in 30 years

Margherita Bassi

created: Dec. 26, 2025, 9 a.m. | updated: Jan. 5, 2026, 9:01 a.m.

While these furry creatures might look like your average house cat, they’re actually wild flat-headed cats (Prionailurus planiceps). They are Southeast Asia’s smallest wild cat, and have short bodies, slim legs, webbed toes, and stubby tails. Flat-headed cats are the smallest wild cat in Southeast Asia. It’s an important find, since flat-headed cat mothers usually have just one kitten at a time. Competition for space further decreases its range, limiting the wild cat to mostly far-flung, untouched environments whose protection is thus crucial.

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