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A rare cat thought to be extinct in Thailand was seen for the first time in 30 years

A rare cat in Thailand has been spotted for the first time in 30 years, confirming that the species is still living. Flat-headed cats (Prionailurus planiceps) are named for their flattened foreheads.
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Tiny wild cat spotted in Thailand for first time in 30 years

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Flat-headed cat not seen in Thailand for almost 30 years is rediscovered

Researchers have photographed a rare cat in Thailand that hasn't been seen in the country for almost 30 years — and it's adorable. Flat-headed cats (Prionailurus planiceps), named after their ...
Mongabay

Mysterious, at risk, understudied flat-headed cat lacks conservation focus

Little is known about the elusive flat-headed cat, a cryptic Southeast Asian felid that’s found in Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo and southern Thailand. This cat is endangered due to its habitat ...
National Post

One of the world's rarest felines sighted on Malaysia's Borneo island

Images released by the Sabah Wildlife and Forestry Department in Malaysia show the flat-headed cat, or Prionailurus planiceps, wandering around the Tangkulap Forest Reserve on the island of Borneo in ...