Camera traps capture a steppe cat on the Ustyurt Plateau

Tengrinews.kz – A steppe cat, a rare and elusive predator, has been captured by camera traps on the Ustyurt Plateau in Mangystau Region. This was reported by the Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan (ACBK), citing Lada.kz.
Experts say the images confirm the presence of the species in its natural habitat and indicate that the ecosystems of the plateau are being preserved.

Video frame: Lada.kz
Ecologists note that the steppe cat plays an important role in maintaining natural balance by regulating the number of small animals. The main threats it faces are habitat loss, poaching, and degradation of natural areas.
In Kazakhstan, this species is under protection.
Earlier, a video appeared online showing a driver in the steppe near Aktau encountering an animal lying directly on the road. Many users suggested that it was a rare wild cat.