The Sri Lankan leopard, also known as the Ceylon leopard, is a member of the leopard family. It lives only in Sri Lanka and is listed as an endangered species along with other subspecies. This leopard is a rare leopard that can only be seen in Yala National Park, etc., and it is an animal whose population is decreasing year by year due to problems such as hunting by humans.
habitat
The Sri Lankan leopard lives only in Sri Lanka.
Characteristics
The Sri Lankan leopard is 1m long and weighs 50-80kg. This leopard can only be seen in Sri Lanka. Male Sri Lankan leopards are solitary and nocturnal animals. Males and females each have their own territory. They hunt at night and are active from dusk to midnight. The Sri Lankan leopard quietly pursues its prey and pounces with explosive speed to finish it off. Due to its yellow-brown body color and declining numbers, it can be seen in protected areas such as Yala National Park.
Ecology
The Sri Lankan leopard feeds on small mammals, birds, reptiles, monkeys, wild boars, barking deer and sambar. The breeding mode is viviparous, but in fact, not much is known about the details of breeding. The peak birth time is unknown, but it occurs throughout the year. The lifespan is said to be 12 to 15 years in the wild, but there are records of people living for over 20 years in captivity.
endangered species
Sri Lankan leopards are losing their habitat year by year, and the places they can live are getting smaller and smaller. Sri Lankan leopards are often hunted by humans. Sri Lankan leopards also often attack and eat livestock, and are often retaliated against by humans, most of whom have been killed. As a result, their numbers are declining and they are now listed as an endangered species. In Sri Lanka, the leopards are kept in protected areas, most of which are heavily guarded.
Breeding
The Sri Lankan leopard is listed as an endangered species. For that reason, you can only see them in zoos or national parks. Go to Sri Lanka and see this leopard.
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