Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Sanjay, Bannerghatta Biological Park Leopard, Dies at 16
Sanjay, a leopard who lived at the Bannerghatta Biological Park, has passed away.
He was about 16 years old and had been at the park since he was a baby, rescued from another area.
He died from health problems related to his age.
The park is doing tests to find out exactly what caused his death.
Sanjay was well-known and loved by the people who visited and worked at the park.
Sanjay, a male leopard, died at Bannerghatta Biological Park.
Sanjay was nearly 16 years old and had lived at the park for almost 16 years.
He was rescued from HD Kote in 2009 when he was four months old.
The leopard passed away on Wednesday, June 25, due to age-related health issues.
Visceral samples were sent for analysis to determine the exact cause of death.
- Who
- Sanjay, the leopard.
- What
- Sanjay, a male leopard, died.
- When
- Wednesday, June 25, 2024.
- Where
- Bannerghatta Biological Park.
- Why
- Due to age-related health complications.
- Name
- Sanjay
- Species
- Leopard
- Age
- Nearly 16 years
- Location of Death
- Bannerghatta Biological Park
- Date of Death
- June 25, 2024
- Cause of Death
- Age-related health complications including peribiliary cystic liver disease, hepatitis, and multi-organ failure