Kumana, a historic national park in eastern Sri Lanka, emerges as leopard stronghold

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May 5, 2025, 11:08 am181 ptsTrendingTop
COLOMBO — Located along Sri Lanka’s southeastern coast, Kumana National Park is renowned for its large waterbird colonies and its vital role in supporting diverse birdlife. However, the park is also emerging as an important habitat for the Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya). A recent study has…

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Kumana, a historic national park in eastern Sri Lanka, emerges as leopard stronghold

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