Camera footage has captured a rare sighting of the Pallas's cat, one of Iran's most elusive wild felines, in the mountainous Nava highlands of Mazandaran province (a forested, mountainous region along Iran's Caspian coast). The small, thick-furred wildcat is notoriously difficult to observe in the wild, making the footage a significant find for wildlife researchers. The sighting highlights the continued presence of rare fauna in Iran's northern mountain ranges, underscoring the importance of conservation efforts in the region.