Bhubaneswar:
A uncommon melanistic leopard with a cub has been noticed in a forest in Odisha’s Nayagarh district, bringing cheer to wildlife lovers, an official stated on Friday.
The leopard’s photos had been captured with the assistance of a digicam lure put in within the forest.
“A uncommon melanistic leopard with cub has been sighted in central Odisha, reflecting the area’s unimaginable biodiversity. These elusive ‘black panthers’ are very important to the ecosystem – defending their habitat, ensures a thriving wildlife heritage,” Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Prem Kumar Jha stated in a put up on X.
A uncommon melanistic leopard with cub has been sighted in central Odisha, reflecting the area’s unimaginable biodiversity. These elusive “black panthers” are very important to the ecosystem-protecting their habitat ensures a thriving wildlife heritage. @ForestDeptt @CMO_Odisha pic.twitter.com/IlwaI0qipq
— Prem Kumar Jha (@Prem_CWLWOdisha) January 3, 2025
He additionally hooked up a video and movie of the leopard within the put up.
The All Odisha Leopard Estimation-2024 has revealed that the state has the presence of such leopards in three forest divisions, sources stated.
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