Discover the endangered wildlife of Bangladesh and learn how we are working to protect forests, wetlands, rivers, and the species that depend on them.
Learn how climate change, pollution, habitat destruction, and human pressure are impacting wildlife across Bangladesh.
Read full insight →Explore species profiles, conservation status, habitat, and the biggest threats facing Bangladesh’s wildlife.
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Neofelis nebulosa
A secretive forest cat with distinctive cloud-shaped markings, rarely seen in Bangladesh's forests.
Habitat: Tropical Forest
Trend: Unknown
Threat: Forest loss & habitat fragmentation
A rare forest predator representing the richness of Bangladesh's wild forests.
Prionailurus viverrinus
A medium-sized wild cat uniquely adapted to wetland habitats, skilled at catching fish.
Habitat: Wetlands
Trend: Unknown
Threat: Wetland destruction & pollution
A unique wetland predator important for ecological balance.
Panthera tigris tigris
The iconic tiger of the Sundarbans mangrove forest, adapted to swimming and hunting in tidal waterways.
Habitat: Mangrove Forest
Trend: Decreasing
Threat: Habitat loss & human-wildlife conflict
Top predator maintaining ecosystem balance
Catopuma temminckii
The Asian Golden Cat is a rare and powerful wild feline of forest ecosystems, known for its striking coat and elusive behavior.
Habitat: Tropical and Hill Forests
Trend: Decreasing
Threat: Deforestation, habitat fragmentation & hunting
A rare forest predator that reflects the health of Bangladesh’s remaining hill forests.
Paradoxurus hermaphroditus
The Asian Palm Civet is a shy, nocturnal mammal found in forests and mixed landscapes, where it plays a quiet but valuable ecological role.
Habitat: Forests, orchards, village edges, and mixed tree cover
Trend: Decreasing
Threat: Habitat loss, fragmentation & persecution
An important nocturnal mammal that helps with seed dispersal and ecosystem balance.
Arctictis binturong
The Binturong is a rare tree-dwelling mammal that plays a crucial role in maintaining forest ecosystems.
Habitat: Dense Forest Canopy
Trend: Decreasing
Threat: Deforestation & habitat fragmentation
A key seed disperser that supports forest regeneration.
Melogale sp.
A rare and elusive nocturnal mammal found in forest ecosystems.
Habitat: Forest floor and dense vegetation
Trend: Unknown
Threat: Habitat loss & low awareness
A small nocturnal predator that helps control insect populations.
Panthera pardus fusca
The Indian Leopard is a powerful and elusive wild cat that survives in forested landscapes and plays a key role in maintaining biodiversity.
Habitat: Hill Forests and Dense Woodlands
Trend: Decreasing
Threat: Habitat loss, fragmentation & human-leopard conflict
A top predator that helps maintain ecological balance in forest ecosystems.
Pardofelis marmorata
The marbled cat is a small and elusive wild feline of dense forests, known for its striking cloud-like coat patterns and strong climbing ability.
Habitat: Tropical Forest
Trend: Decreasing
Threat: Deforestation & habitat fragmentation
A rare forest cat that reflects the health of Bangladesh’s remaining hill forests.
Protecting wildlife helps preserve ecological balance, biodiversity, and a healthier future for forests, wetlands, rivers, and future generations.