The Ultrarare Flat-Headed Cat
The flat-headed cat is among the rarest cats on Earth, with sightings in some areas occurring for the first time in 30 years. These swamp-dwelling, fish-eating cats are incredibly unique, owing to their ultra-specialization for survival. Discover how they evolved in shrinking swamps and explore ways to help conserve them.
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Timeline:
00:00 The Ultrarare Flat-Headed Cat
01:05 What Makes This Cat So Unique?
03:58 Fishing Cat vs Flat-Headed Cat
04:36 Size & Physical Adaptations
05:21 Hunting Adaptations & Teeth
06:19 Natural Predators
07:15 Why Wasn’t It Seen for 30 Years?
10:00 Surprising Detection Results
11:16 What Do We Actually Know About Them?
12:29 Living Near Water & Coexistence
13:21 Can Cats & Farms Coexist?
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Examining the nature of the beast.
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Timeline
00:00:The Ultrarare Flat-Headed Cat
01:05:What Makes This Cat So Unique?
03:58:Fishing Cat vs Flat-Headed Cat
04:36:Size & Physical Adaptations
05:21:Hunting Adaptations & Teeth
06:19:Natural Predators
07:15:Why Wasn’t It Seen for 30 Years?
10:00:Surprising Detection Results
11:16:What Do We Actually Know About Them?
12:29:Living Near Water & Coexistence
13:21:Can Cats & Farms Coexist?