Leopards of Wilpattu

1 Sightings

Pilli Motte Male 2 - PMM 2

Locations of sightings

Pilli Motte

First Sighting

18th August 2017 at 6.15am

All sightings of Author & Guests

18th August 2017 at 6.15am one Leopard at Pilli Motte. N 08.37278, E 079.89649

We spotted it moving in to the forest from the direction of the water hole. Having walked a few feet it lied down at the foot of a large tree. Even though it’ s view was obstructed by the under growth but I managed to get a few images to help with the identification. After about 10 minutes with the arrival of another safari jeep the Leopard stood up and walked in to the forest. It is a male leopard of about 5 years of age. This is my first sighting of this animal and I named it. Pilli Motte Male 2 (PMM 2) With guide D.M.Wasantha

Pilli Motte Male 2-PMM 2 - 18th August 2017 at 6.15am

The author visits Wilpattu National Park regularly and will update this website with his field notes and photographs of individual leopards as well as other species of fauna & flora observed in the park. His primary goal in launching this website is to create awareness among the general public of the fascinating bio diversity of the park and to highlight the importance of protecting it for generations to come. The author’s study of the leopards will be of importance for anyone who may be keen to identify the leopards they photograph in Wilpattu and learn more about them.

Anyone who may be interested in using the information or the photographs contained in this website for any educational, research or commercial purpose is kindly requested to contact the author and obtain his consent prior to doing so. ( Email : kithsiri@wilpattu.com )