Research overview: reproductive technology for fishing cats

The fishing cat, a wetland-dependent small felid, has been the subject of reproductive research aimed at supporting captive populations. This overview surveys what is known about fishing cat reproduction and the application of assisted-reproduction tools, including hormone monitoring to track estrus, semen collection, and efforts toward artificial insemination. It reviews the challenges of breeding this species in captivity and the role of reproductive science in improving outcomes. The review connects fishing cat work to the broader effort to extend assisted reproduction across many small wild cats whose biology differs from well-studied model species. Understanding reproductive technology for the fishing cat illustrates the species-specific adaptation required in felid conservation breeding.