Karnataka Records Rare ‘Sandalwood Leopard’ Sighting

Karnataka Records Rare ‘Sandalwood Leopard’ Sighting

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Category : State Published on: January 06 2026

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Karnataka has documented its first-ever sighting of an ultra-rare leopard colour morph, informally named the “Sandalwood Leopard,” marking only the second confirmed case in India. Spotted in Vijayanagara district through camera traps, the female leopard has a pale reddish-pink coat with light-brown rosettes. Experts suggest hypomelanism or erythrism as possible causes. The discovery highlights Karnataka’s rich leopard diversity and global conservation significance.

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