Suspected rise in targeted leopard killings worries conservationists in Sri Lanka

Mongabay
Aug 22, 2025, 4:04 am114 ptsTrending
After a series of alleged leopard poaching incidents in Sri Lanka, conservationists warn that the big cats are likely being deliberately targeted for their skin, teeth, claws and meat at a higher rate than previously believed, reports contributor Malaka Rodrigo for Mongabay. “Sri Lanka may not be part of an…

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