WildFact
›
Information Section
›
Terrestrial Wild Animals
›
Wild Cats
›
Leopard
Indian Leopard (Panthera pardus fusca)
Indian Leopard (Panthera pardus fusca)
|
Indian Leopard (Panthera pardus fusca)
|
  *This image is copyright of its original author Ramraj Uikey Pench - Leopard Pench National Park. MP #CLaW 
Camera traps find elusive black panthers in abundance in north kanara
 *This image is copyright of its original author A black panther caught on a camera trap “Camera traps with night vision facility have revealed a healthy, rising population of black panthers in these regions which have pristine continuous patches of forests. With less human interference and a human population of 30-40,000, leopards, including black panthers, are flourishing in these regions.” BENGALURU: Recent camera traps reveal a rise in the population of the elusive black panthers in Dandeli and Anshi forest regions of Uttara Kannada district. The last camera trap survey done in 2015 in the forest ranges of Kulgi, Phansoli, Gund and Anshi had shown a ‘good number’ of black panthers out of the total leopard captures in these areas. In fact, 14 per cent were found to be black panthers. With the evergreen rich forest habitat supporting their survival, panthers can be seen on the outskirts of villages, forest fringes as well as on roads and highways criss-crossing this forest district. Karwar DCF told The New Indian Express, “Camera traps with night vision facility have revealed a healthy, rising population of black panthers in these regions which have pristine continuous patches of forests. With less human interference and a human population of 30-40,000, leopards, including black panthers, are flourishing in these regions.” The DCF added, “Our night vision camera trappings have also revealed black panthers and leopards sharing a meal. Regular traps show the black panthers roaming in many areas as forests in this district stretch up to the sea and therefore support many wild species. We have so many black panthers in the Karwar area that now they are commonly sighted. They may sometimes enter villages but can easily escape to the forest, as a result the conflict situation here is minimal.”The terrain and habitat is supportive for the survival of the melanistic leopards, said wildlife activist Giridhar Kulkarni. http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2018/sep/21/camera-traps-find-elusive-black-panthers-in-abundance-in-uttara-kannada-1875021.html 
Mahesh PD Omre
Male leopard Panna tiger reserve  *This image is copyright of its original author Mahesh PD Omre Male leopord Panna tiger reserve  *This image is copyright of its original author
Ameya Gokarn
Magical Panna! Leopard, Panna Tiger Reserve. Nov 2018  *This image is copyright of its original author
Vaibhav Mupadi
TornEar-The Legendary Temple Male: The mystery of the Temple Male got etched into memories of many as he emerged from the light mist, holding the center of the path as a model born to the catwalk. Shivers ran down my spine as his eyes bored into mine through the view finder of my camera. Adrenaline junkies are we guys who wait, anticipate, prepare for these moments which we capture and relive every time we scroll through our albums Kabini Backwaters...  *This image is copyright of its original author
Abhilash Vaja
MONK OF THE GIR !! Indian Leopard (Panthera Pardus Fusca) Sasan-Gir | 2018  *This image is copyright of its original author
Ishwar Pench
Towday morning time 18/1/19 A big leopard staying Pench. M. P  *This image is copyright of its original author
Monu Dubey Pench
" Bhokna " Male leopard Pench mp January 2019  *This image is copyright of its original author
 A Story of Leopard and Cow which is stranger than a Fiction from Gujarat !! Even tho the story is from 2003 we thought it would be nice to share it on @wildkarnataka as It was a rare case of predator-prey friendship. A leopard coming to ‘visit’ a cow at night literally became the talk of the town. The incredible ways of the two animals at Antoli village in Vadodara district attracted the attention of one and all, including the wild life activists. Local villagers were first to notice the frequent visits of a leopard to the sugarcane field for its close encounter with a cow in the field. Immediately they alerted the wildlife department. One team comprising wildlife warden Mr Rohit Vyas, conservator of forest H S Singh and other enthusiasts including wildlifer Manoj Thakkar and Kartik Upadhyay visited the village several times for verification and found that the leopard has been visiting the cow at regular intervals. Mr Vyas says, "It was unbelievable, they approached each other at very close proximity and the fearless cow licked the leopard on its head and neck. The dogs would bark when the leopard came to meet the waiting cow every night between 9.30 PM to 10.30 PM". The Forest Department which was trying to capture the beast, gave up its efforts after learning about the friendship. Moreover, the leopard did not harm other animals or human beings in the area. Its visit benefited villagers as other animals who damage the crops were scared away. That year the village’s crop yields went up by 30 percent. Blank Panther. Kabini forest. The face of a dream Don't worry I am only a Black Panther Dandeli, India NikonMEA @thomasvijayan Black beauty of nagarahole from @bhargava_srivari - As the clouds thundered and rain poured down, the black ghost of the jungle stared straight at me. Kabini, India. Picture from @vijay_d_s - Prey and predator on move!!! Leopard and Chital stag... Picture from @aadi_nagaraj_gowda - Balancing act. The descent of a leopard . In a few seconds this leopardess climbed down a 30 foot tree without making even a sound. Picture from @callofthewildmumbai . Picture from @raghu_gumballi - The Walking Stick.. Picture from @ramakrishnan_aiyaswamy - Branch Breaker! When it comes to choosing a cozy corner for an evening siesta, there's no looking back; even if it meant to break a branch or two. Referred to as Torn Ears by my friends, this male leopard latched on to one of his favourite trees waiting for the rains to stop. The #D500 won't disappoint you with its focusing, provided you have chosen the right focus points and are quick in toggling them. I will share a different image & share my views on its noise performance on my next post. © 2016 Ramakrishnan Aiyaswamy Rare Gem.. Mouse Deer picture from @shujath.mohammed Video from @ranjan_sp - Majestic walk marking its territory and making some growl sound LEOPARD | KABINI | LAND OF LEOPARDS . Picture from @yashasnarayan.photography - In the path of a big cat stood a giant !! Picture from @kmg__photography - Leap of hope... Indian blackbuck . The jackal fished this dead Carp out of the kabini backwaters. Photographer :@shaazjung Location : Kabini Backwaters, Karnataka, India The Gems of the heaven called KABINI !! . Scarface shaped my destiny, Cleopatra and her first born showed me the importance of family and unity, it was Torn Ears who taught me never to back down and Monk’s endless journey that allowed me to transcend time. These cats were more than just animals and were more human than most people, each with strong individual characteristics that helped shape mine. They are the leopards of Kabini and their lives will forever hold the most important chapter in my book of life. As seen and told by @shaazjung @thebisonkabini . LOL Picture from @ Monday’s be like this !! A rare tete-a-tete between two unlikely buddies as a Malabar Giant Squirrel and a Grey Langur share a branch during a summer afternoon. They had just mated, and walked in front of us before disappearing into the forest. Picture from @i_am_rahulmenon his is WILDKARNATAKA !! Karnataka is a land of diverse flora and fauna. About 20.19% of Karnataka’s geographical area is covered under forests. The state is home to a large variety of fauna. Many of the fauna species found in the state are recognized as endangered species. The mesmerising wildlife of Karnataka is one of the main attractions for tourists visiting the state. Karnataka has a wide variety of habitats that abound with different species of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, fishes and insects. It is one of the richest states in India in terms of wildlife. The exotic fauna of Karnataka varies from the grand elephant to the magnificent tiger. The mountain ranges of Western Ghats are among the 34 biodiversity hotspots in the world. They serve as significant wildlife corridors in the state. They are home to unique animal species !!!  *This image is copyright of its original author Swethakumar Rangarao Bobbili-A Bold Male Leopard walks head on .Kabini Nagarhole national Park January 2019. |
| Users browsing this thread: |
| 12 Guest(s) |