Panthera pardus kotiya

Leopards of Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan leopard is a subspecies found only on this island. These photographs come from Yala, Wilpattu and Kumana National Parks.

Each leopard’s pattern of spots is unique, which allows individuals to be identified from photographs. I work with conservationists on leopard identification, and some of the leopards here are known by name.

01Known individuals
Jerry YM44: Yala’s IconYala National Park
Salomi YF71Sasha’s 2021 litter
Spencer YM73Sasha’s 2021 litter

About the codes. Identified leopards carry a code after their name. YM stands for Yala Male and YF for Yala Female, followed by that leopard’s number: Jerry is YM44, Salomi is YF71.

02Gallery

21 photographs

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Curiosity and Wonder
Fearless Roar
Leopard, Sri Lanka
At Rest
Graceful Morning Stroll
Yala Block 5Yala National Park
Curious Cub by the Water
Two Young Leopards
Leopards of WilpattuWilpattu National Park
Mating CoupleWilpattu National Park
Morning Routine in YalaYala National Park
Dominant Male, KumanaKumana National Park
A Mother’s Love
A Cub in Morning Light
Cubs at PlayYala National Park
Siblings in Shadows
In the Fork of a Tree
Lounging on a Dirt Path
Power Nap of a King
Close Encounter
Shadow Portrait
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