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Jaya

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

Jaya (KLM34) is a male leopard of Kumana National Park; “Jaya” 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 17 October 2022 in zones A and B and is seen around Itikala and Godagedipokuna. His mother is Khema (KLF11). He has been recorded fighting Raava (KLM37). He has been seen with Suparnaka (KLF21) and Andha (KLM22).

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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