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Kesha

කේෂා கேஷா

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

Kesha (KLF23) is a female leopard of Kumana National Park; “Kesha” 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 25 December 2021 in zone B and is seen around Wewa Road and Bowaththagala. She has been seen mating with Wikra (KLM21) and Rivi (KLM39). She has been recorded growling at Bharani (KLF15). She had cubs in 2024 (one confirmed dead) and in 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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