Chasing the Elusive Sri Lankan Leopard: A Guide to Wildlife and Conservation
The Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya), Sri Lanka’s apex predator, prowls the island’s jungles and savannahs with unmatched stealth and power. As one of nine leopard subspecies, it’s the largest in Asia, with males reaching 220 pounds and females averaging 64 pounds (Wikipedia, 2024). Facing habitat loss and human conflict, its population—estimated at 800 […]
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