The Leopards

Female

Unique Markings

Kohomba-Kema 2:1 Female [YF 71/Salomi]

About

[Kohomba = Neem tree (Azadirachta indica), Kema = natural rock pool]

The Kohomba-Kema 2:1 female was first recorded with her two brothers (Kohomba-Kema 2:2 male and Kohomba-Kema 3:3 male) and their mother in December 2021. She was a few months old cub back then. Their mother is the Y-Junction 2:2 Female 2(this happens to be her second known litter).

All three cubs mainly were seen around Kohomba-Kema area of New road and hence given their namesake. Throughout the year 2022, they were regularly seen playing and resting on top of the rock bed and they were the star leopards of North of Yala block 1.

Yala Leopard Diary database – https://yalaleoparddiary.com/identified-leopard-result/YF71 https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.417424237263637&type=3

Gallery

Family Tree

Territory

Gallery

Family Tree

Territory

Female

Unique Markings

Male

River Valley 3:4 Male (2023) [YM 76/Chello]

In July 2024, a fascinating behavioral observation was made. While River Valley 3:4 Male was nearby, his mother, River Valley 2:1 Female, was seen mating with the dominant Lolugas Wala Male at Kotabendi Wewa, hinting at possible shifts in the social dynamics of the area.

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River Valley 2:1 Female [YF 67/Cherry]

River Valley 2:1 Female first appeared in the northern region of Yala Block 1 in August 2022, shortly after the untimely death of Kotabendi 1:2 Female. Following this event, River Valley 2:1 successfully claimed the vacant territory. Based on her lack of prior sightings, we speculate that she was likely born beyond the river in Block 2.

Male

Maila Wala 3:3 Male (2021) [YM 61/ Nilame]

In April 2024, he had a close encounter with Pan Wala male, resulting in visible scars on Maila Wala male’s face. These scars mark his ongoing battles as he strives to establish his territory among the dominant males.

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Kaakkan Wala 3:4 Female [YF 77/Shelly]

Kaakkan Wala female was born in mid-2022 and her mother is Divul Kale 2:2 Female (this is her first known litter). This female cub was seen within her mother’s territory which includes Pan Wala, Thalgasmankada, Darshana Wewa junction, Modharagala, and Y – Junction.

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Debaragas Wala 3:2 Male [YM 75/James]

Debaragas Wala male was around April/May 2022 and was first photographed in July 2023 close to Kotigala with his mother Lolugas Wala 3:4 female. This is Lolugas Wala female’s first known litter

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Kohomba-Kema 3:3 Male [YM 72/Scott]

Throughout the year 2022, they were regularly seen playing and resting on top of the rock bed and they were the star leopards of the North of Yala block 1. The Kohomba-Kema 3:3 male was first recorded with his two siblings (Kohomba-Kema 2:1 female and Kohomba-Kema 2:2 male) and their mother in December 2021. He was a few months old cub back then. Their mother is theY-Junction 2:2 Female 2 (this happens to be her second known litter).

Male

Kohomba-Kema 2:2 Male [ YM 73/Spencer]

They were the star leopards of North of Yala block 1 in the year 2022. All three cubs mainly were seen around Kohomba-Kema area of New road and hence given the name Kohomba-Kema cubs. Throughout the year 2022, they were regularly seen playing and resting on top of the rock bed and they were the star leopards in North of Yala block 1.

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