Karol Bagh | IAS GS Foundation Course | 17 October | 8 AM. Call Us
This just in:

State PCS


Madhya Pradesh

  • 14 Nov 2024
  • 2 min read
  • Switch Date:  
Madhya Pradesh Switch to Hindi

Leopard Died in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Why in News?

Recently, a leopard died at Madhya Pradesh’s Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR).

Key Points

  • About Leopard:
    • The leopard (Panthera pardus) is the smallest of the Big Cat family (of genus Panthera namely the Tiger, Lion ,Jaguar, Leopard, and Snow Leopard), and is known for its ability to adapt in a variety of habitats.
    • A nocturnal animal, feeds on smaller species of herbivores found in its range, such as the chital, hog deer and wild boar.
  • Melanism in Leopards:
    • Melanism is a common occurrence in leopards, wherein the entire skin of the animal is black in colour, including its spots.
      • A melanistic leopard is often called a black panther and is mistakenly thought to be a different species.
  • Geographical Extent:
    • Members of the cat family, leopards live in Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, Southern Russia, and the Indian subcontinent.
      • The Indian leopard (Panthera pardus fusca) is found extensively across the Indian subcontinent.
  • Population in India:
    • As per the ‘Status of Leopards in India, 2022’, India's leopard population rose by 8% from 12,852 in 2018 to 13,874 in 2022.
      • About 65% of the leopard population is present outside protected areas in the Shivalik landscape. Only about a third of the leopards are within protected areas.
    • Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of leopards (3,907), followed by Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
  • Threat:
  • Protection Status:


 Switch to Hindi
close
SMS Alerts
Share Page
images-2
images-2