TNPSC Thervupettagam

International Leopard Day - May 03

May 9 , 2024 11 days 84 0
  • It aims to raise the awareness about the leopards and their protection and its conservation.
  • The leopard (Panthera pardus) is the smallest of the Big Cat family.
  • IUCN Red List status of leopard is Vulnerable.
  • India's leopard population rose by 8% from 12,852 in 2018 to 13,874 in 2022.
  • About 65% of the leopard population is present outside protected areas in the Shivalik landscape.
  • Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of leopards (3,907), followed by Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

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