17th January 2020 – A pair of the Black Panther were captured in-camera by guide Lekhu Mahato.
He was returning with a group of tourists from Boro Mahakal area of Buxa Tiger Reserve when he saw the pair in the hilly terrain.
Other forests/ National Park’s of North Bengal where Black Panther has been recorded are – Gorumara National Park, Jaldapara National Park, Neora Valley and Mahananda Sanctuary.
In case of extreme cold, Black Panther’s migrate downhill in search of prey. Sighting of Black Panther is a testimony of the rich wildlife diversity of Buxa Tiger Reserve.
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