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Cambodia's mangrove forests and associated wetlands provide critical refuge for several threatened and elusive species, including fishing cats and hairy-nosed otters, according to a recent study. Researchers from the Phnom Penh-based Fishing Cat Ecological Enterprise deployed camera traps across 156 coastal and riverine mangrove sites within the Peam Krasop area over seven years. The findings highlight the value of mangrove habitats for wildlife conservation in Cambodia. Mongabay reported the study, which covers the period of the seven-year monitoring effort.