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The image displays an informational sign about the Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) situated outdoors in a natural, park-like environment, likely Bhawal National Park in Gazipur, Bangladesh. The sign features a brown metal frame and a white information board with Bengali text and an image of a Fishing Cat on a branch. The text on the sign details various aspects of the Fishing Cat: - **Local Name:** মেছোবাঘ / মেছোবিড়াল (Mecho Bagh / Mechobiral) - **English Name:** Fishing Cat - **Scientific Name:** Prionailurus viverrinus - **Distribution:** Widespread across Bangladesh, especially near wetlands. - **Physical Description:** Length 70-86 cm, tail 25-33 cm, height 38-47 cm, weight 7-15 kg. It has a strong body, short tail, olive-brown fur, and parallel rows of black elongated spots on its back, which turn into long lines on its neck. - **Behavior:** Nocturnal and a solitary hunter. - **Diet:** Includes snails, crabs, fish, frogs, snakes, birds, and small mammals. - **Mammal Species Count:** Globally 4,170 species; in Bangladesh, 138 species; and specifically in Bhawal National Park, 17 species. The scene is set during daytime, under a clear, bright sky. Surrounding the sign are numerous trees, including tall ones with thick, visible trunks and smaller leafy trees, contributing to a lush green backdrop. A light-colored building with arched openings is partially visible in the left background. To the right, a dirt or gravel path can be seen, with a few indistinct human figures walking in the distance, suggesting public access to the area. The ground around the sign is covered with green grass and small plants.
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