Four leopards killed in Nuwara Eliya within 68 days

Nuwara Eliya has witnessed the deaths of four leopards in just 68 days, according to officials from the Wildlife Conservation Department.

 

The most recent incident occurred on March 6 in Talawakelle, while another leopard carcass was discovered in Palmerston on February 27. Earlier, a leopard was found dead in Dimbula-Pathana on February 9, and another was recovered in Pussellawa on January 17 after being caught in a wire trap.

 

Wildlife officials reported that one of the leopards was killed in a road accident, while another died in a scuffle with an animal.

 

In 2023, a total of 12 leopard deaths were recorded, but until these recent incidents, no leopard fatalities had been reported in 2024.

 

Authorities urge the public to take necessary precautions to protect these endangered creatures, emphasizing the need for conservation efforts in the region.