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Chandu

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

Chandu (KLM28) is a male leopard of Kumana National Park; “Chandu” is the name used for him in the Leopards of Kumana citizen-science field guide, which is based on visitor sightings. He was first recorded on 22 June 2022 in zone B and is seen around Wewa Road and Yakala. He has been seen with Bharani (KLF15), Ridhi (KLF10) and Agni (KLM12).

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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