Fishing cat poop reveals plastic peril in Sundarbans

A recent study reveals plastic contamination in fishing cat scat samples within the Indian Sundarbans, highlighting the pollutant's infiltration into this delicate ecosystem. Microplastics, including polyethylene and polypropylene, were identified in soil, water, vegetation, and the cats' prey. Experts attribute this pollution to tourism, discarded fishing nets, and industrial waste from Kolkata, posing threats to the fishing cat population.

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