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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