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Melanistic leopard captured on camera in Odisha's Nayagarh forest

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Melanistic leopard captured on camera in Odisha's Nayagarh forest

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  • A **melanistic leopard**, known as a black panther, was recently spotted in **Nayagarh forest** in Odisha, India.
  • The sighting was captured by a **camera trap** and shared by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Prem Kumar Jha.
  • Melanistic leopards are **rare** due to genetic mutations, and their sighting highlights the need for conservation efforts.
  • An **increase in habitat loss** has led to a decline in leopard populations, stressing the importance of preserving their environments.
  • Odisha's All Leopard Estimation-2024 revealed a total leopard population of **696**, with specific sightings of melanistic leopards recorded.

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