Leopard killed in Nuwara Eliya

Another hill-country leopard bites the dust

Villagers’ warning letter to Wildlife officers 5 days before goes unanswered

By Malaka Rodrigo

Snares have killed a number of Nuwara Eliya leopards in recent years and these death traps’ latest victim was reported from Pedro (Pidurutalagala) on June 13. This leopard was caught in the wire trap set up at the edge of the Pedro Forest Reserve, less than 500 metres from the Nuwara Eliya police station, according to eyewitnesses. The trap’s wires had tightened across the leopard’s belly when it attempted to break free, causing internal injuries to its vital organs, ultimately killing the beautiful animal. Full article: http://www.sundaytimes.lk/110619/News/nws_20.html