Legends with names

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Kumana Geera Geera (KLM10) is a male leopard of Kumana National Park; "Geera" is the name used for him in the Leopards of Kumana citizen-science field guide, which is based…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Kumana Giri Giri (KLM6) is a male leopard of Kumana National Park; "Giri" is the name used for him in the Leopards of Kumana citizen-science field guide, which is based…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Kumana Gosha Gosha (KLF22) is a female leopard of Kumana National Park; "Gosha" is the name used for her in the Leopards of Kumana citizen-science field guide, which is based…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala · early 2006 – Hamine Hamine (Rakina Wala 2:2 Female, YF 03) is a female leopard of Yala National Park; "Hamine" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team.…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala · about 2003 – Hamu Hamu (Andhun Oruwa 3:3 male, YM 01) was called the undisputed king of Yala; his nickname means leader or chief in Sinhala. He held a large territory, was…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala · late 2018 – Hans Hans (Padi Kema 3:3 Male, YM 46) is a male leopard of Yala National Park; "Hans" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team.…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala · 2014 – Harak Hora (Cattle Thief) Harak Hora, Sinhala for "Cattle Thief" (Rathmal Wala 4:5 male, YM 07), is one of the largest and most confident males in the southern part of Yala Block…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Kumana Hari Hari (KLM1) is a male leopard of Kumana National Park; "Hari" is the name used for him in the Leopards of Kumana citizen-science field guide, which is based…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala Harley Harley (Sithulpawwa Road 2:3 Female, YF 50) is a female leopard of Yala National Park; "Harley" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team.…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala · early 2016 – Harry Harry (Rawum Wala 1:1 Male, YM 10) is a male leopard of Yala National Park; "Harry" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team.…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala · early 2016 – Henry (Pink Nose) Henry (Pink Nose) (Rawum Wala 3:2 Male, YM 09) is a male leopard of Yala National Park; "Henry" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala Hope Hope (Ruk Vila 3:4 Female, YF 15) is a female leopard of Yala National Park; "Hope" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team.…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala Hunter Hunter (Kosgasmankada 2:3 Male, YM 12) is a male leopard of Yala National Park; "Hunter" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team. First…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala J J (Medha Para 2:3 Male) is a male leopard of Yala National Park; "J" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team. Called the…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala · about April/May 2022 – James James (Debaragas Wala 3:2 Male, YM 75) is a male leopard of Yala National Park; "James" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team.…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala · 2018 – Jane Jane (Lolugas Wala 3:4 Female, YF 46) is a female leopard of Yala National Park; "Jane" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team.…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Kumana Jaya 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…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala · 2008 – Jeena Jeena (Siyambalagas Wala 3:3 Female, YF 01) is a female leopard of Yala National Park; "Jeena" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team.…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala · 2014 – Jennie Jennie (Rathmal Wala 4:4 Female) is a female leopard of Yala National Park; "Jennie" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team. Sister of…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala · 2018 – Jerry Jerry (Lolugas Wala 4:3 Male, YM 44) is a male leopard of Yala National Park; "Jerry" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team.…

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Leopard · Yala · late 2018 – Jessi Jessi (Palugas Wala 4:2 Female, YF 47) is a female leopard of Yala National Park; "Jessi" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team.…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala · late 2019 – Jessica Jessica (Kudaseelawa 2:2 female, YF 52) was born in late 2019 in Yala with her sister Judy. In 2020 the two sisters were the most prominent leopards in…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala · 2018 – Josh Josh (Lolugas Wala 2:2 Male, YM 45) is a male leopard of Yala National Park; "Josh" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team.…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala Joy Joy (Bola Gala 2:2 Female, YF 36) is a female leopard of Yala National Park; "Joy" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team.…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala · late 2019 – Judy Judy (Kudaseelawa 1:2 female, YF 53) was born in late 2019 in Yala with her sister Jessica, and in 2020 the pair were the most prominent leopards in…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala · late 2018 – Julius Julius (Wilapalawa 2:3 male, YM 47) was born in late 2018 around Wilapalawa and Mahaseelawa in Yala; his mother is the Kotigala 3:2 female. Bold and relaxed around…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Captive leopard · Pinnawala Zoo Kadira (leopard) Kadira is a captive male leopard, reported as seven years old in June 2025, chosen together with the female Renu for Sri Lanka's first leopard captive-breeding programme run…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala Kai Kai (Katagamuwa 3:4 Male, YM 34) is a male leopard of Yala National Park; "Kai" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team. A…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala Kamala Devi Kamala Devi (Sithulpawwa 3:3 Female, YF 57) is a female leopard of Yala National Park; "Kamala Devi" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala Kan Kota (Scarface) Kan Kota (Scarface) (Thalgasmankada 5:4 Male) is a male leopard of Yala National Park; "Kan Kota" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team.…