From snared to swimming: Some observations on the rescue, treatment, release and monitoring of an injured Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya)

From snared to swimming: Some observations on the rescue, treatment, release and monitoring of an injured Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya)

Abstract The Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) is a threatened endemic sub‐species and the island's apex predator. Wire snares represent a substantial threat to leopards here, with conservation officials routinely rescuing snared leopards. This process can lead to injury treatment, re...

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Main Authors: Andrew Marten Kittle, Anjali Chandraraj Watson, Tharaka Prasad, Manoj Akalanka Pinidiya, Arachchi Mudiyanselage Kasun Nilupa Kumarasiri, Madanperuma Arachchillage Priyantha Rohana Kumara, Weerasinha Mudiyanselage Nilantha Kumara Weerasinha, Gajanayaka M. Vidura, Luwisdura Neville Adrick deSilva, Dona Daphney Niranjala deSilva, Kalaichelvan Nizanantha, Hewapthiranage Dhanushka Sayani Hewapathirana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-04-01
Series:Ecological Solutions and Evidence
Subjects:
Panthera pardus kotiya
rehabilitation
snaring
Sri Lankan leopard
swimming
telemetry
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/2688-8319.70029
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