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Bharani

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Bharani
Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0
A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Bharani (KLF15) is a female leopard of Kumana National Park; “Bharani” is the name used for her in the Leopards of Kumana citizen-science field guide, which is based on visitor sightings. She was first recorded on 1 February 2017 in zone B and is seen around Wewa Road and Kumana Villu. Her mother is Villu (KLF2). She is from the same litter as Ramani (KLF16). She has been seen mating with Ritta (KLM31) and Wikra (KLM21). Kesha (KLF23) has been recorded growling at her.

Sources

  1. Leopards of Kumana National Park — Field Guide (Leopards of Kumana citizen-science initiative; D. Senadheera, P. Jayasekera, S. S. Sanjeewa, S. Kalubowila, T. Kariyawasam, W. Disanayaka), updated 8 May 2026
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