Leopards of Wilpattu

1 Sightings

Palu Kola Wala Female 2 - PKWFC 2

Locations of sightings

Palukola Wala, Divul Pitiya

First Sighting

4th March 2023 at 2.42pm

All sightings of Author & Guests

4th March 2023 at 2.42pm one leopard between Divulgas Mandiya and Palukola Wala. N 08.36354, E 080.09956
As the vehicle came to a halt the young leopard moved into the jungle. I managed to get few images of its left flank and left hind leg. Later upon comparing the spot pattern with the images in my data base I was pleased to note that it is Palu Kola Wala Leopard 2, a leopard that I had listed under Leopards of Wilpattu – Guest section as I had not photographed it before. I named it Palukola Wala Female 2 with a code (PKWFC 2) for the purpose of my study.

Palu Kola Wala Female 2-PKWFC 2 - 4th March 2023 at 2.42pm

The author visits Wilpattu National Park regularly and will update this website with his field notes and photographs of individual leopards as well as other species of fauna & flora observed in the park. His primary goal in launching this website is to create awareness among the general public of the fascinating bio diversity of the park and to highlight the importance of protecting it for generations to come. The author’s study of the leopards will be of importance for anyone who may be keen to identify the leopards they photograph in Wilpattu and learn more about them.

Anyone who may be interested in using the information or the photographs contained in this website for any educational, research or commercial purpose is kindly requested to contact the author and obtain his consent prior to doing so. ( Email : kithsiri@wilpattu.com )