Leopard deaths on the rise in Agarapathana

Another leopard carcass was discovered in an estate in Agrapathana, Nuwara Eliya on Monday, May 9. The leopard carcass was discovered in the Preston Estate in Agrapathana, Nuwara Eliya on Monday morning. According to our reporter, the dead leopard was about three feet in length. While the cause of death has not been ascertained, the Nuwara Eliya Wildlife Office said the carcasses of two dogs were also discovered at the location. The wildlife office is conducting investigations to determine if the leopard had ingested any poison. A leopard carcass was discovered in the Preston Estate on Sunday as well. Residents say leopards encroach on their homes to prey on domestic animals. They say that humans have also been attacked.