Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Leopard cub dies during reunion effort
A baby leopard was found in a house near Marudhamalai and was rescued by forest officials.
They tried to reunite it with its mother by putting it in a special cave-like structure in the forest.
The officials saw two leopards near the structure but later found the baby leopard dead a little distance away.
They don't know why it died and will do a special check to find out.
The officials followed all the rules and will share more details after the check.
A leopard cub was rescued from a residential area at Marudhamalai foothills on December 24.
Forest officials attempted to reunite the cub with its mother using a cave-like enclosure.
Two leopards were seen near the enclosure, but the cub was found dead 300 meters away.
The exact cause of death will be determined through a post-mortem examination.
The post-mortem will be conducted with wildlife protocols and in the presence of voluntary organizations.
- Who
- Forest department officials and leopard cub
- What
- Leopard cub found dead during reunion attempt
- When
- December 25, 2023
- Where
- Marudhamalai foothills, Coimbatore
- Why
- Cause of death to be determined by post-mortem
- Location
- Marudhamalai foothills, Coimbatore
- Rescue Date
- December 24
- Death Date
- December 25
- Reunion Attempt
- Yes, using a cave-like enclosure
- Post-Mortem
- To be conducted with wildlife protocols