Rare Black Panther Trapped In An Estate In Nallathanniya: Rescue Measures Currently Underway

A rare black panther has been reportedly caught in a snare in an estate in Nallathanniya.

Reporters said measures were underway to rescue the animal.

The Department of Wildlife announced earlier this year that it had retraced the Sri Lankan Black Panther which was considered to be extinct in the country.

The Sri Lankan Black Panther is believed to have gained it’s unique characteristics due to a colour mutation.