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Meghalaya Deploys 161-Camera Network to Track Elusive Wild Cats
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🗓 04 Oct 2026, 06:35 PM
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The Meghalaya authorities have installed a 161-camera monitoring network across key habitats to track and study elusive wild cat species in the state. The initiative aims to improve conservation efforts and gather data on population and behaviour.
Meghalaya authorities have activated a 161-camera monitoring network to track elusive wild cats across the state. The cameras are placed in key habitats to capture images and video of the animals. The data collected will help assess the presence, distribution and behaviour of these species. Officials say the initiative is part of broader conservation efforts to protect the region's biodiversity.