HT Correspondent
DIBRUGARH, Jan 20: Two leopard cubs were found abandoned at New Bochapathar village under Dikom police outpost in Dibrugarh on Monday morning.
The cubs, estimated to be between three to four weeks old, were spotted lying in a shallow canal amid tea bushes by estate workers during their morning rounds.
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“The cubs appear to be healthy and approximately 2-3 weeks old. It’s likely their mother temporarily left them due to human activity in the area, which is a common defensive behaviour among leopards,” said a forest official.
He said, “We have instructed everyone to maintain a safe distance and avoid any direct contact with the cubs. Any human scent on the cubs could potentially cause the mother to reject them which would be harmful for their survival.”
“The health of both the cubs is stable and they are currently monitored by our team of veterinarian,” he said.
The discovery of the leopard cubs drew considerable attention from local residents, promoting forest officials to establish a protective perimeter around the area.
