Animals

Indian Leopard: A Survivor Among Giants

The Indian leopard is one of the most adaptable big cats, thriving in reserves ranging from dense forests to rocky hillsides. With its stunning rosette-patterned coat, this leopard is both a skilled predator and a cautious survivor. Reserves provide these solitary animals with safe spaces to hunt, mate, and raise their young without the threats of poaching and habitat loss.

Indian leopards are known for their incredible strength and agility. They can leap great distances, climb trees effortlessly, and even carry prey much heavier than themselves up into the branches. In reserves, visitors might spot them lounging on tree limbs during the day or prowling for prey at dusk. These leopards also play a vital ecological role, keeping prey populations in check and maintaining the health of ecosystems. Education and conservation programs in reserves are helping to secure a brighter future for this iconic predator.