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A population estimation study of leopards conducted at Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) and Aarey Milk Colony last year by SGNP and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) - India has identified 54 individual leopards-- one of the highest leopard densities recorded anywhere in the world.
The study revealed a thriving population of leopards in SGNP and its surrounding landscapes, showcasing a remarkable case of human-wildlife coexistence in a bustling urban setting.
According to the study, of the 54 individual leopards, there are 36 females, 16 males, and 2 whose sex could not be determined. The researchers also documented four leopard cubs, indicating successful breeding in the area.
📸: SGNP/Maharashtra Forest Department
Via: @ranjeetnature
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