Rare black leopard cub rescued, shifted to SGNP
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The cub, suffering from a leg fracture and neurological complications, is currently under round-the-clock veterinary care. Doctors say it may need surgery soon
A few months ago, locals near Devrukh in Ratnagiri district spotted what they thought was a black cat lying unconscious by the road
On closer look, they realised it was a leopard cub and immediately informed the Forest Department. It was rushed to wildlife veterinarian Dr Nikhil Bangar
Black leopards, also known as melanistic leopards, are a rare genetic variant. They have been occasionally sighted in Konkan, Goa, Karnataka
Black leopards — commonly called black panthers, owe their colour to melanism, caused by excess melanin in the skin
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