Adult female leopard found dead in Makawanpur

Summary

A female leopard was found dead in Thaha Municipality, Makawanpur, possibly due to a territorial fight with another leopard.

Key Points
  • An adult female leopard weighing 39 kilograms was found dead near Mahalaxmi Khola in Chitlang, Makawanpur.
  • Police suspect the leopard died after a fight with another leopard, as evidenced by bleeding from its mouth.
  • The leopard was about four years old and 170 centimetres in length.
  • Local forest officials and community representatives were involved in handling the dead leopard.
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