Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has shared the story behind a photo of a one-eyed female leopard from Wilpattu National Park, which he presented to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Sri Lanka on April 5.
Premadasa said in a social media post that the leopard, who had lost sight in one eye due to possible glaucoma, cataract or trauma, represented resilience and the natural beauty of Sri Lanka’s wilderness.
“This extraordinary leopard once roamed the wilds of Wilpattu with remarkable strength and grace,” Premadasa said, calling her a symbol of survival amid adversity.
He said the leopard has not been seen in recent years and her fate is unknown. “Her absence is a poignant reminder of the fragile balance of our ecosystems — and the urgent need for proactive conservation,” he said. (NewsWire)
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