Leopard death in Indore, first in 2022
An male leopard found dead in Indore, estimated to have died due to age. The male leopard was cremated on Monday under the supervision of chief conservator of forest HS Mohanta.
The male leopard was found dead in Comptt No 265, Beat Maurod, Indore Range late on Sunday.
The forest guard of the area reported the presence of leopard’s body to the department officials. Mohanta went to the spot in the morning and inspected the body in the morning with veterinarian Dr Uttam Yadav.
The two inspected the body and carried out the Post Mortem.
Post Mortem Report says...
The leopard had a deformed left hind limb. All the body parts, claws, canines moustaches found intact. The lungs and liver shows fibrillation signs. The leopard looked very old. It is estimated to be over 12 yeard old.
The lung was congested and liver shows starvation symptoms.
Poisoning symptoms were not evident. Samples of Intestinal contents, vital organs were collected for forensic.
Inspection of the entire area to establish cause of death
Further, to ensure and establish that the leopard was not poisoned or attacked, forest team led by Mohanta conducted a search operation in the radius of one kilometre where the body was found.
“Nothing suspicious found nor any vomits. No carcass was seen in the area,” Mohanta said.
He added that officials talked to the villagers. “The search team reported that villagers had not witnessed and reported any kill of domestic animals,” Mohanta said.
The team concluded that cause of death seems to be due to starvation and multi organ failure. As per the rules, body recovered should be cremated and disposed off in less than 24 hours.
“All the body parts were burnt and disposed off in my presence,” Mohanta said.
Indian leopard or common leopard (Panthera pardus) protected in Schedule I
Within the 17 tiger bearing states of India, the leopard occupies an area of around 1,74,066 km2, nearly double the area occupied by the tiger.
Further, in 2021 data reported by Wildlife Protection Society of India, the state has reported 74 leopard deaths.
That's an increase of 23 leopard deaths, i.e. 45 percent.
Will 2022 be another dangerous year for wildcats of MP and India?
MP has won the title of Leopard State of India and Tiger State of India. Will the state win the title again?
Indore circle on guard for leopards
"Indore has been striving to be best at everything and that is why we are extra careful for any such wildlife related incidents. We have conducted search and ensured that the leopard was neither poisoned or poached. Natural causes of deaths and old age seem justified reasons for an animal passing away. We caught six poachers with leopard body parts last year."
HS Mohanta
CCF
An male leopard found dead in Indore, estimated to have died due to age. The male leopard was cremated on Monday under the supervision of chief conservator of forest HS Mohanta.
The male leopard was found dead in Comptt No 265, Beat Maurod, Indore Range late on Sunday.
The forest guard of the area reported the presence of leopard’s body to the department officials. Mohanta went to the spot in the morning and inspected the body in the morning with veterinarian Dr Uttam Yadav.
The two inspected the body and carried out the Post Mortem.
Post Mortem Report says...
The leopard had a deformed left hind limb. All the body parts, claws, canines moustaches found intact. The lungs and liver shows fibrillation signs. The leopard looked very old. It is estimated to be over 12 yeard old.
The lung was congested and liver shows starvation symptoms.
Poisoning symptoms were not evident. Samples of Intestinal contents, vital organs were collected for forensic.
Inspection of the entire area to establish cause of death
Further, to ensure and establish that the leopard was not poisoned or attacked, forest team led by Mohanta conducted a search operation in the radius of one kilometre where the body was found.
“Nothing suspicious found nor any vomits. No carcass was seen in the area,” Mohanta said.
He added that officials talked to the villagers. “The search team reported that villagers had not witnessed and reported any kill of domestic animals,” Mohanta said.
The team concluded that cause of death seems to be due to starvation and multi organ failure. As per the rules, body recovered should be cremated and disposed off in less than 24 hours.
“All the body parts were burnt and disposed off in my presence,” Mohanta said.
Indian leopard or common leopard (Panthera pardus) protected in Schedule I
Within the 17 tiger bearing states of India, the leopard occupies an area of around 1,74,066 km2, nearly double the area occupied by the tiger.
Indian leopard or common leopard (Panthera pardus) protected in Schedule I
Within the 17 tiger bearing states of India, the leopard occupies an area of around 1,74,066 km2, nearly double the area occupied by the tiger.
Within the 17 tiger bearing states of India, the leopard occupies an area of around 1,74,066 km2, nearly double the area occupied by the tiger.
Listed in Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and included in Appendix I of CITES. Listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Schedule I covers endangered species that need rigorous protection. The species are granted protection from poaching, killing, trading etc.
A person is liable to the harshest penalties for violation of the law under this Schedule.
Species under this Schedule are prohibited to be hunted throughout India, except under threat to human life or in case of a disease that is beyond recovery.
A person is liable to the harshest penalties for violation of the law under this Schedule.
Species under this Schedule are prohibited to be hunted throughout India, except under threat to human life or in case of a disease that is beyond recovery.
Deaths of Leopards becoming a concern in MP: 45% higher in 2021
Official data shows that in the past five years until 2021, 255 leopards were found dead in Madhya Pradesh, an average of 51 deaths a year. Of these, 53 were killed in accidents, 29 in territorial fights, and 75 due to natural causes. However, in 2021, until August 31, 56 leopards were already killed.Further, in 2021 data reported by Wildlife Protection Society of India, the state has reported 74 leopard deaths.
That's an increase of 23 leopard deaths, i.e. 45 percent.
Will 2022 be another dangerous year for wildcats of MP and India?
MP has won the title of Leopard State of India and Tiger State of India. Will the state win the title again?
Indore circle on guard for leopards
"Indore has been striving to be best at everything and that is why we are extra careful for any such wildlife related incidents. We have conducted search and ensured that the leopard was neither poisoned or poached. Natural causes of deaths and old age seem justified reasons for an animal passing away. We caught six poachers with leopard body parts last year."
HS Mohanta
CCF