A leopard caught in a wire snare at Stoneycliff Estate, Kotagala has been rescued and is currently receiving treatment at the Randenigala Wildlife Office, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said in a post on ‘X’.

Premadasa expressed gratitude to veterinary surgeons Ganga and Nihal, as well as Akalanka and his team, who personally visited the site. He also thanked Harsha Maduranga, Sashika, and the Wildlife Department team for their “valiant efforts” in saving the animal despite ongoing industrial action.

He further acknowledged Nuwan and Bandara for conveying information about the incident, noting that he himself had facilitated the rescue effort late into the night and early morning.

“It is high time the invaluable role of vets is recognised and rewarded,” Premadasa stressed, highlighting their contribution in saving the leopard’s life. (Newswire)

Leopard that was a victim of a wire snare at Stoneycliff Estate in Kotagala has been saved and looking good for the moment presently receiving treatment at the Randenigala Wild Life Office. Immensely grateful to vet surgeons Ganga and Nihal and to Akalanka who personally visited… pic.twitter.com/0tYFtfFq3e

— Sajith Premadasa (@sajithpremadasa) August 6, 2026

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Three Sri Lankan leopard cubs that were born at the Singapore Zoo on Jan 1 have now made their public debut at the facility.

The two males and one female, born to mother Yala and father Asanka, are the first of their species to be born at the Singapore Zoo. The last successful birth in Singapore was recorded at the Night Safari three decades ago.

The triplets, which are the pair’s first litter, are among around 80 Sri Lankan leopards in zoos worldwide.

The species is listed as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, with fewer than 800 individuals estimated to remain in the wild.

Visitors can now see the triplets at the Wild Africa exhibit, said the Mandai Wildlife Group in a statement on April 16.

The cubs can be found in the exhibit with their mother daily until mid-May and, subsequently, every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mandai Wildlife Group curator Anand Kumar said it took nearly three years and close collaboration across continents to bring together a compatible pair of Sri Lankan leopards.

“To see three healthy cubs thriving and developing their own personalities is incredibly rewarding,” he said.

Mr Anand added that the cubs have started showing distinct personalities, with the two males having a tendency to be more laid-back, while the female is observed to be feistier.

“We can already tell them apart by their demeanour and the spot patterns on their forehead, like fingerprints,” he said.

The cubs were found to be healthy during their first veterinary checks in February, said the Mandai Wildlife Group. They have also received vaccinations against common feline diseases and deworming treatment as part of preventive care.

Mandai Wildlife Group has welcomed a number of newborns in the first four months of 2026. On March 23, the Singapore Zoo welcomed a Bornean orang utan baby. The orang utan is classified as critically endangered by the IUCN.

On March 1, a baby pangolin, also a critically endangered species, was born.

The wildlife reserve had also announced in January that Singapore’s wildlife parks welcomed close to 1,000 newborns in 2025.

Among the new additions are the criticially endangered red-shanked douc langur and Huulien leopard gecko.

Other first-time milestones include the L’Hoest’s monkey, wattled crane and Chinese fire belly newt. (The Straits Times)

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A resident monk at the Bambaragasthalawa Aranya Senasana in the Kumana National Park has died after being attacked by a leopard.

According to the Police, the deceased monk was a national of the Czech Republic.

He was 43 years old at the time of his demise. (Newswire)

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Wildlife officers from Nallathanniya reported that the body of a leopard was found this morning (10 Feb) in the upper section of the Kotiyagala Estate in Bogawantalawa, after it was caught in a wire snare set on a tea bush.

Officials suspect that the snare had been deliberately placed to trap the leopard, which had been roaming the estate and preying on dogs and cattle kept by estate workers.

It is reported that during its struggle to escape, the leopard’s neck had become entangled in the wire, leading to its death.

The Bogawantalawa Police, who inspected the site, discovered several other snares set up in the tea plantation and removed them.

The leopard’s body has been presented to the Hatton Magistrate’s Court and will be sent to the Randeniya Veterinary Office for a post‑mortem examination. 

Wildlife officers added that investigations are underway, with police assistance, to arrest those responsible for setting the snares. (Newswire)

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LEOPOCON Sri Lanka says a leopard cub has been killed in a road accident reported on the Maha Oya–Aralaganwila Road.

According to the non-profit leopard conservation organization, a 5–6-month-old leopard cub was killed in a vehicle collision.

“Leopards have been observed crossing here before. Drive cautiously in wildlife zones. Every life matters,” LEOPOCON Sri Lanka said, in a post on ‘X’. (Newswire)

Tragic loss on the Maha Oya–Aralaganwila road: a 5–6 month old leopard cub was killed in a vehicle collision. Leopards have been observed crossing here before. Drive cautiously in wildlife zones. Every life matters. #Roadkill #WildlifeProtection #RoadSafety #Leopocon #SriLanka pic.twitter.com/37GqIgx67x

— LEOPOCON Sri Lanka (@leopocon) September 15, 2025

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LEOPOCON Sri Lanka says officials from the Department of Wildlife Conservation discovered a skinned leopard carcass today.

In a post on ‘X’, the non-profit leopard conservation organization said, the carcass was found at Maduru Oya National Park. 

LEOPOCON Sri Lanka further revealed that the tragic finding marks the 14th evidence-based record of poaching this mid-year. 

“This underscores the urgent threat to Sri Lanka’s leopards,” it added. (Newswire)

Tragic find at Maduru Oya National Park: DWC recovered a skinned leopard carcass today, marking the 14th evidence-based record of poaching this mid-year. This underscores the urgent threat to Sri Lanka’s leopards. @Dailymirror_SL@AzzamAmeen pic.twitter.com/mPiE06JLJC

— LEOPOCON Sri Lanka (@leopocon) August 4, 2025

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An adult male leopard is reported dead in Katukithula in the Central Province, according to LEOPOCON Sri Lanka.

The non-profit leopard conservation organization states that the cause of death is suspected to be Hakka Patas traps (an improvised explosive device).

LEOPOCON Sri Lanka further said that the Wildlife Department has recovered the carcass, and investigations are ongoing. (Newswire)

Tragic loss of an adult male leopard in Katukitula, likely killed by Hakka Patas traps. @DWCSriLanka has recovered the carcass, and investigations are ongoing. Protect our wildlife! @SriLankaTweet @AzzamAmeen @Jamz5251 @otaradel#WildlifeConservation #Leopard pic.twitter.com/w4NoNUcTKN

— LEOPOCON Sri Lanka (@leopocon) July 28, 2025

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Video footage has been shared on social media of a rare sighting of two Sri Lankan Leopards in a fight at the Yala National Park.

Shared by a local wildlife enthusiast, the video shows two leopards engaged in a fight atop a tree. 

The incident is reported to have been captured this morning at the Yala National Park. (Newswire)

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The carcass of a leopard has been found at the Brownswick Tea Estate in Maskeliya. 

The Police said the body of the leopard was found at the estate last morning (Nov 29) following information received by the Maskeliya Police.

Investigations have revealed that the leopard had died after getting caught by a snare that had been set up by an individual. 

The Maskeliya Police and area Wildlife Officials are conducting investigations into the incident. (NewsWire)

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