HT Correspondent
DIBRUGARH, Jan 6: Two leopard cubs, reportedly abandoned temporarily by their mother, were rescued by locals from Greenwood Tea Estate in eastern Assam’s Dibrugarh on Tuesday morning.
Forest officials later took the cubs into custody and conducted health examinations, which found them to be in good condition.
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“At around 10.30 am, the manager of Greenwood Tea Estate informed us about the recovery of two leopard cubs inside the tea garden area. We immediately rushed to the spot and took both cubs into our custody. Their health condition appears to be good,” a forest official said.
The official added that the cubs were found lying in a drain within the tea garden and were initially rescued by local residents.
“The mother leopard may have left them temporarily while searching for food. The cubs are around two-and-a-half months old. In the evening, we will place them back at the location from where they were recovered,” he said.
Explaining leopard behaviour, the official said mother leopards often leave their cubs unattended for short periods while hunting.
“In many cases, cubs are harmed due to panic or misunderstanding. In this instance, the locals informed us promptly. After ensuring their health, we will reunite them with their natural habitat,” he added.
