Wildlife dept rescues two leopard cubs

Officials say age of cubs is between two to three months

HARIPUR:

The Wildlife Department Haripur on Tuesday intervened to rescue two leopard cubs found in the region's hilly terrain of Jabri and have been shifted to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Abbottabad.

Talking about the rescue operation, SDFO Wildlife in Haripur Owais Khan said that the department received information regarding the presence of two common leopard cubs in the mountainous areas of Jabbri.

Responding to the report, the Wildlife Department dispatched a specialised team to the specified location. After an operation, both cubs were safely apprehended by the team and subsequently transferred to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center located in Abbottabad.

Officials said that the age of the cubs is between two to three months. Following a period of rehabilitation, they are slated for release back into their natural habitat.

The wildlife teams are engaged in efforts to locate the mother of the cubs, employing all necessary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of the leopard family. It was underscored by officials that the common leopard is an integral part of the local ecosystem. In light of this, a comprehensive campaign has been launched, involving residents and communities, to foster awareness and active participation in wildlife conservation efforts.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 15^th 2024.