Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Leopard Sighting in Jaipur Prompts Wildlife Search
A wild cat, called a leopard, was seen walking around a neighborhood in Jaipur where people live.
It was spotted on Friday night, and cameras even caught it on video!
People heard it making loud noises too.
Wildlife experts were called and started looking for the leopard to make sure everyone was safe.
They think it might have come from one of Jaipur's special forests where many leopards live.
These animals sometimes come into towns looking for food.
The experts are trying to catch the leopard and bring it back to its forest home.
No one has been hurt so far, but people are being careful.
A leopard was spotted in the Lal Bahadur Shastri Colony of Durgapura, Jaipur.
CCTV footage from Friday night showed the leopard moving through the residential streets.
Residents reported hearing loud growling sounds around 2 am on Friday.
Wildlife department officials are conducting a search operation and have set up cages to rescue the animal.
Leopards from Jaipur's three leopard safaris (Nahargarh, Aamagarh, Jhalana) are known to occasionally stray into residential areas.
- Who
- A leopard and wildlife department officials
- What
- A leopard was spotted in a residential colony, prompting a search and rescue operation by wildlife officials.
- When
- Friday night and Saturday
- Where
- Lal Bahadur Shastri Colony, Durgapura area, Jaipur
- Why
- Leopards from nearby safari areas in Jaipur occasionally stray into residential areas.
Leopard Behavior
Human Coexistence
Reason for Straying
Leopard Behavior
Leopards stray into residential areas because they are native to nearby forests and seek prey.
Human Coexistence
While leopards are native to nearby forests, their straying into residential areas poses a significant risk to public safety and requires careful management.
Wildlife Department's Role
Leopard Behavior
The department's role is to search for and rescue the animal, indicating a focus on the animal's welfare and public safety.
Human Coexistence
The department's role is to implement strategies to prevent such incidents, including public awareness and habitat management, to ensure long-term coexistence.
- Location of Sighting
- Lal Bahadur Shastri Colony, Durgapura area, Jaipur
- Date of Sighting
- Friday night
- Time of Alert/Hearing
- Around 2 am on Friday
- Wildlife Department Action
- Search and rescue operation, placement of cages
- Nearby Leopard Habitats
- Nahargarh (Beed Papad), Aamagarh, and Jhalana Leopard Safaris
- Reported Incidents
- CCTV footage captured the leopard; residents heard growling sounds
