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Shala

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

Shala (KLF26) is a female leopard of Kumana National Park; “Shala” 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 20 March 2022 in zone B and is seen around Nelumpathpokuna and Beraliyawala. She has been seen mating with Maha (KLM16). She was recorded with two cubs in December 2025.

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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