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SGNP and Aarey Milk Colony home to 54 leopards, four cubs: Study

According to the study, of the 54 individual leopards, there are 36 females, 16 males, and 2 whose sex could not be determined. The researchers also documented four leopard cubs, indicating successful breeding in the area

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The study revealed a thriving population of leopards in SGNP and its surrounding landscapes, showcasing a remarkable case of human-wildlife coexistence in a bustling urban setting. Pic/SGNP/Maharashtra Forest Department

The study revealed a thriving population of leopards in SGNP and its surrounding landscapes, showcasing a remarkable case of human-wildlife coexistence in a bustling urban setting. Pic/SGNP/Maharashtra Forest Department

A population estimation study of leopards conducted at Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) and Aarey Milk Colony last year by SGNP and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) - India has identified 54 individual leopards-- one of the highest leopard densities recorded anywhere in the world.

The study revealed a thriving population of leopards in SGNP and its surrounding landscapes, showcasing a remarkable case of human-wildlife coexistence in a bustling urban setting.

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