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The leopard princess of Islamabad <p>In 2018, a wildlife patrol found a skull and claw at the top of Trail 6 in the Margallah Hills, just behind Faisal Mosque in Islamabad.</p> <p>The rest of the animal’s body had either decomposed or been scavenged, but some of the skin on the claw remained intact. On closer inspection, it was found to have the rosette patterns of a leopard.</p> <p>Analysis confirmed that the animal had been a fully grown adult and had died a natural death. Its skull was sent to the Pakistan Museum of Natural History, where it has been kept in a lab and away from public display ever since.</p> <p>What was a shy, secretive and highly territorial leopard doing out here in its old age? No one could say for sure. Nevertheless, the discovery completely changed what we know about big cats in the capital.</p> <p>British gazetteers say leopards were found in Swat, Dir and Murree and even the Kala Chitta range to Islamabad’s west, but they make no mention of sightings in the Margallahs. At most there are mentions of jackal, deer, monkey and boar (tigers became extinct decades ago).</p> <p>It was only the Margallah locals who insisted there were ‘<em>cheetay</em>’ in the t…

Five common leopards spotted in Islamabad's Margalla Hills 'Shehzadi,' a female leopard, spotted thrice between Trails 4 and 6 of Islamabad's Margalla Hills over five days ISLAMABAD: At least five different common leopards have been spotted in the federal capital's popular Margalla Hills, where people often go for trekking. Hidden cameras caught five leopards roaming around in the rugged terrain, with the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) warning trekkers to return from the Margalla Hills before dark. The IWMB said one leopard was sighted on the tracks used by humans thrice over the past week. A common leopard was spotted at 5:37am on January 31, with the IWMB's cameras successfully capturing images of the rare breed. Moreover, a female leopard named 'Shehzadi' — or 'Princess' — was spotted thrice between Trails 4 and 6 in the last five days. Five different leopards have been spotted in Margalla Hills National Park since 2019. IWMB Chairperson Rina Saeed Khan said the gate to the Trail 4 would be closed in the evening — at Maghrib time — and a gate to the Trail 6 would be installed soon. Citizens were advised to return from the tracks before dark lest they run into…

5 leopards spotted in the hidden cameras at Margalla Hills Islamabad 5 leopards spotted in the hidden cameras at Margalla Hills Islamabad Hence, the board has advised trekkers to return before sunset to avoid any danger. The leopards have been spotted in the dark. By News Desk February 2, 2021 Share Facebook X WhatsApp Copy URL By News Desk February 2, 2021 Share Facebook X WhatsApp Copy URL Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) has caught five Leopards roaming in the Margalla Hills through hidden cameras since January 31st. Hence, the board has advised trekkers to return before sunset to avoid any danger. The leopards have been spotted in the dark while one has been spotted thrice walking on the trek used by humans. The department has advised people to trek in groups on Margalla Hills. A common leopard was spotted in the early morning at 5:37 am on January 31st. While a female leopard named Shehzadi or Princess has been caught thrice between Trail 4 and Trail 6 in the last few weeks. This beauty, we call her Shezadi, has been spotted by cameras between trails 4 & 6 for several nights in Jan. Not so common leopard is top predator of Margalla Hills National Park & critically e…

Islamabad: Hidden cameras catch 5 leopards roaming in Margalla Hills Published February 02, 2021 ISLAMABAD: Hidden cameras installed around the federal capital's famed Margalla Hills have caught five leopards roaming around in the rugged terrain, theDaily Jangreported. The Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) has warned people who trek in the Margalla Hills to return before dark as five leopards have been sighted while one was seen walking on tracks used by humans thrice over the past week. A common leopard was spotted at 5:37am on January 31, with the IWMB's cameras successfully capturing images of the rare breed. Moreover, a female leopard named 'Shehzadi' — or 'Princess' — was spotted thrice between Trails 4 and 6 in the last five days. Five different leopards have been spotted in Margalla Hills National Park since 2019. IWMB Chairperson Rina Saeed Khan said the gate to the Trail 4 would be closed in the evening — atMaghribtime — and a gate to the Trail 6 would be installed soon. Citizens were advised to return from the tracks before dark lest they run into trouble.

Leopards in Islamabad's Margalla Hills - Aminals.org Bunty on Nov 29, 2021 0 Leopards in Islamabad’s Margalla Hills Sprawling over 17,000-hectare land, the biodiversity-rich Margalla Hills National Park has become a thriving habitat for the fading common Asian leopards. The national park is home to over 600 plant species, medicinal herbs, shrubs, around 350 bird species, 300 mammals and 20 different assort of reptiles especially snakes that make it the undiscovered heaven of the Potohar region’s biodiversity marvel. Sunk into deep shrouds of foliage and green cover, the mesmerising trails of Margallas narrate the tale of biodiversity conservation, hunting, poaching of wildlife and preservation of natural heritage. Once the biome’s migratory species that used to descend from Galiat and Ayubia National Park during heavy snowfall in winters and return to high altitudes in summers, the wildcats have been listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The latest footage captured by a hidden camera of the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board once again ascertained the presence of this species at Margallas. The guardians of the national park had also in…

Wild Leopard Spotted Near Islamabad's Famous University A leopard has been spotted near National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) in Islamabad, with viral CCTV footage of the wild animal circulating online. The Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) confirmed the sighting and said its team visited the site on March 25, installing trap cages to safely capture and relocate the animal. Officials added that coordination with the university administration is ongoing to ensure the safety of students and staff. A leopard was spotted in the premises of National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad. Students and staff advised to take precautionary measures and avoid any contact with wildlife. #LeopardSighting #NUSTIslamabad #WildlifeAlert #PakistanTV #PakistanTVglobal pic.twitter.com/okC0lVe83p — Pakistan TV (@PakTVGlobal) March 26, 2026 The development comes just days after a similar leopard sighting was reported near International Islamic University Islamabad, raising concerns about increased wildlife movement in urban areas of the federal capital. Wildlife teams have been deployed and are actively monitoring the situation, particularly in sectors H-10 and H-12…

International Leopard Day: A hidden predator faces growing ... A forest can seem empty at first glance – no movement, no sound. But that quiet is deceptive. A leopard may be nearby, perfectly still, watching from the shadows. The leopard sees you long before you ever sense it. That quiet presence defines the animal – and helps explain why its often overlooked. On May 3, conservationists try to change that. International LeopardDayexists to bring attention to a species that rarely steps into the spotlight, even though it lives across much of the world. Leopards have walked the Earth for more than a millionyears. Their dedicated day is only a few years old. In 2023 at the firstGlobal Leopard Conference, scientists gathered and realized something surprising. Research existed in pieces, scattered across regions, with little coordination. Other big cats had strong global networks, but leopards did not. To bring them into focus, researchers created a dedicated day – now observed for the fourth time this year. It is easy to mix up big cats. Snow leopards have their own awareness day in October, whileclouded leopardsare recognized in August. May 3 focuses only on the spotted leopar…

No Hiking After Dark: 5 Leopards Spotted in Margalla ... - ProPakistani As people remained indoors for long during the lockdown, many of Islamabad’s famed green spaces have been reclaimed by nature. Yet another leopard was spotted in Margalla Hills National Park. Authorities even warned trekkers about the leopard in Margalla Hills. Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB)’s cameras capturing images of the female leopard of a rare breed. The endangered predator has been named ‘Shezadi’ (princess). This beauty, we call her Shezadi, has been spotted by cameras between trails 4 & 6 for several nights in Jan. Not so common leopard is top predator of Margalla Hills National Park & critically endangered species. Plz don’t use trails at night & go in groups ⁦ @WildlifeBoard ⁩ pic.twitter.com/kzllqoorTD — Rina S Khan Satti (@rinasaeed) February 1, 2021 📢 For the latest Entertainment news, videos and gossip join Lens WhatsApp Group now! ALSO READ A Leopard Enters Abbottabad Village, What Happened Next Was Gruesome Shehzadi has been spotted thrice between Trails 4 and 6 in the last five days. IWMB warned hikers to avoid hitting the trails after dark as well as hiking alone on Trails 4 and …

Leopards sighted in Pakistan: 'Princess' of Islamabad's Margalla Hills ... Hikers advised not to visit the national park after sunset Also In This Package In Pictures: Pakistan begins vaccine roll-out Photos: Electricity restored in Pakistan after blackout Photos: Pakistan's famous truck art goes airborne Pakistan launches anti-polio drive amid tight security Islamabad: The Margalla Hills overlooking Islamabad city where residents frequently go for hiking is also the home of some of the most elusive wildlife. There are at least five leopards living in the Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP), which indicates the healthy ecosystem of the surroundings, according to Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB), which has been using camera traps since 2019 to track the wildlife in the park spread over 12,600 hectares. Recently, the IWMB released images of a female common leopard named Shezadi (Princess) found to be a permanent resident of the territory between trails 4 and 6 inside the park. The images were captured on camera after traps by IWMB staff for several evenings in January. “Shezadi is now familiar with the trails that humans take and avoid them during the day” says IWM…