Leopards of Wilpattu

1 Sightings

Humbas Wala Male 1 - HWMC 1

Locations of sightings

Humbas Wewa.

First Sighting

11th August 2012 between 3.50 â€“ 6.00pm.

All sightings of Author & Guests

11th August 2012 between 3.50 – 6.00pm. One subadult male leopard at Humbas Wewa. N 8.403100, E 80.049300
It was lying down under a bush and did not come out. Managed to get one shot of its face and named it HWMC 1. (With guide Saranga)

Humbas Wala Male 1-HWMC 1 - 11th August 2012 between 3.50 â€“ 6.00pm.

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 )