{"id":13845,"date":"2025-01-04T03:01:58","date_gmt":"2025-01-04T03:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alertindianews.in\/?p=13845"},"modified":"2025-01-04T03:01:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-04T03:01:58","slug":"watch-rare-melanistic-leopard-with-cub-spotted-in-odishas-nayagarh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alertindianews.in\/?p=13845","title":{"rendered":"Watch: Rare Melanistic Leopard With Cub Spotted In Odisha’s Nayagarh"},"content":{"rendered":"

A rare melanistic leopard with a cub has been spotted in a forest in Odisha’s Nayagarh district, bringing cheer to wildlife lovers, an official said on Friday.<\/p>\n

The leopard’s images were captured with the help of a camera trap installed in the forest.<\/p>\n

“A rare melanistic leopard with cub has been sighted in central Odisha, reflecting the region’s incredible biodiversity. These elusive ‘black panthers’ are vital to the ecosystem – protecting their habitat, ensures a thriving wildlife heritage,” Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Prem Kumar Jha said in a post on X.<\/p>\n

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A rare melanistic leopard with cub has been sighted in central Odisha, reflecting the region’s incredible biodiversity. These elusive “black panthers” are vital to the ecosystem-protecting their habitat ensures a thriving wildlife heritage. @ForestDeptt<\/a> @CMO_Odisha<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/IlwaI0qipq<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Prem Kumar Jha (@Prem_CWLWOdisha) January 3, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
He also attached a video and picture of the leopard in the post.<\/p>\n
The All Odisha Leopard Estimation-2024 has revealed that the state has the presence of such leopards in three forest divisions, sources said.<\/p>\n
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)<\/i><\/p>\n
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