Leopard killings ‘isolated incidents’: Wildlife Dept.

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Nearly 20 native leopards killed since January

23 September 2020


While saying that nearly 20 native leopards have become prey due to human activities reported since January, the Wildlife Department said they have taken all measures to put an end to these occurrences.

Department of Wildlife Conservation Director (Health), Dr. Tharaka Prasad told Daily Mirror that the Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) is strictly protected under the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance of Sri Lanka.

The National Conservation Status of this species is regarded as "Endangered" (National Red List 2012). They have also been listed as threatened species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as well.

“Accordingly, setting-up snares and killing these leopards are strictly prohibited. However, this continues to happen,” Dr. Prasad said.

more/source: http://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking_news/Leopard-killings-isolated-incidents-Wildlife-Dept/108-196418
 
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