Meet Mohammed Almuntasir: Libyan photographer’s video proves “ghost cat” still lives

In a groundbreaking 2017 video, a Libyan photographer captured the elusive sand cats, marking the first sighting of these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. This revelation sparked an extensive eight-year research collaboration between zoologist Firas Hayder and photographer Mohammed Almuntasir, who combined their expertise and local insights to gather essential data. Their ongoing efforts are instrumental in enhancing our understanding of sand cat populations in Libya.