Published 17:12 IST, May 7th 2020

Goa: Black panther spotted in a sanctuary reminds netizens of 'Bagheera' from Jungle Book

A senior forest department official said that Goa forest authorities were investigating whether the black panther is alone or there was a clan.

Reported by: Zaini Majeed
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A picture of a black panr, a unique black leopard species, sighted at a sanctuary in Goa has reminded internet of ‘Bagheera’ from Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book. Walking majestically in wild in a shiny melanised coat predator was recorded in camera at Patiem Beat of Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary, South Goa. picture, that w has over 2.7k likes was shared by CM Pramod Sawant on his official Twitter handle. 

Spotted in 'Tiger dominated' area

According to reports, a senior forest department official said that forest authorities were investigating wher black panr is alone species or re was a clan that roamed in tiger dominated area. predator could be seen lurking near pond in what seemed liked to quench thirst when camera captured sighting. “Good numbers of black Panrs are getting spotted recently very good sign for our beautiful wildlife,” wrote a user. “Whoa, look at black shining velvety fur,” wrote ar user surprised, while making a heart emoji. “Bagheera Return,” wrote third. “Bagheera,” wrote fourth. 

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17:12 IST, May 7th 2020