A leopard was spotted roaming near a busy toll plaza in Bengaluru’s Electronic City, prompting a search operation by authorities and raising concerns about wildlife encroachment in urban areas. This incident follows a previous leopard sighting in another industrial area of the city.
A leopard was seen casually walking along an inner road in Aarey Colony, highlighting the increasing instances of wildlife encounters in the area. The incident sparked debate about human encroachment on animal habitats and the need for coexistence.
A CCTV video from Nainital, India, shows three dogs bravely chasing away a leopard attempting to enter a house. The incident highlights the increasing encounters between humans and wild animals as habitats shrink. The video has gone viral, with many praising the dogs’ bravery and calling for awareness of the issue.
A video has gone viral on social media, with people claiming that it shows a leopard at the Rashtrapati Bhavan during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony. The video shows an animal in the frame right after BJP MP Durgadas Uikey finished signing the paperwork to assume the role of Minister of State. While some claim the animal is a leopard, others have said it is a pet animal. The video was shared by an X (formerly Twitter) user with the caption, ‘An animal was seen strolling back in the Rashtrapati Bhavan after MP Durga Das finished the paperwork. Some say it was a LEOPARD while others call it some pet animal. Have a look.’ The video has sparked debate online, with some people expressing concern about the safety of individuals present at the event. However, no official confirmation has been given regarding the identity of the animal in the video.
After weeks of being on the loose, the elusive leopard that had taken up residence in Vasai fort has finally been captured. The Maharashtra forest department, with the assistance of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB), successfully trapped the animal early Tuesday morning, bringing relief to locals whose businesses had been impacted by the leopard’s presence. The fort, a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, had been under close watch since the leopard was first spotted on March 29th. The capture was made possible through the use of trap cameras and the placement of two trap cages within the fort. Officials confirmed that the leopard, a male, will be observed for any injuries before being released back into the wild. To ensure the safety of both the leopard and the public, NGOs will collaborate with forest officials to conduct a survey of the fort to determine the animal’s movement patterns.
A male leopard that had been sighted near an Indo-Portuguese fort in Vasai since March 29 has been captured by forest officials, NGOs, and researchers. After installing multiple trap cameras and two cages, the leopard was trapped on Tuesday morning. The leopard has been taken to the Range Forest Office in Mandvi, Virar East for medical tests.
