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Meghalaya Deploys 161 Camera Traps to Track Elusive Small Cats
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 05:37 AM
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The state of Meghalaya has installed 161 camera traps across its forests to monitor elusive small cats and other mammals.
The Meghalaya government has deployed 161 camera traps in its forested areas to capture images of elusive small cat species and other mammals.
The network of traps will cover diverse habitats, from dense forests to open grasslands, providing comprehensive data on wildlife presence.
Scientists and conservationists expect the footage to help map species distribution, assess population health, and guide future protection measures.
The network of traps will cover diverse habitats, from dense forests to open grasslands, providing comprehensive data on wildlife presence.
Scientists and conservationists expect the footage to help map species distribution, assess population health, and guide future protection measures.