Leopards of Yala - Males

Ūraniya Road 3:3 male cub was born in early 2017 and was first photographed in June 2017, around the Rathmal Wala area. His mother was the Siyambalagas Wala 3:3 female and this was her third known litter. Due to the lack of records since late 2017, it is safe to assume that this cub is deceased.

Thelambu Kema 3:4 male was first photographed in March 2017, around Kotigala with his mother, the Thelambu Kema 3:3 female. In late 2017, and throughout the year 2018, he was seen with his mother around Thelambu Kema, Weli Āra, and Jamburagala Road. Since mid-2019, there are no confirmed sightings of this male.

Sath Vila Road 2:3 male was first photographed in April 2018, around Kohombakema of Sath Vila Road with his brother. In June 2019, this male made a few appearances at Korawak Wewa. Even by then, he was still shy around vehicles.

Patanangala 3:2 male was born in July 2010, around Patanangala (Padikema) with his two siblings, the Patanangala 3:2 female, and the Patanangala 3:3 male. Their mother was the Buthawa Spill 2:3 female.

Pan Wala 3:3 male was born in mid-2017, with his brother, the Pan Wala 2:2 male, around Kotābendi Wewa. Unfortunately, in August 2019, he was found dead at Maila Wala in Medha Pāra. Prior to his death, he was seen with a kill and in the presence of another leopard. The cause of the death was ruled as an attack by another leopard.

New Road 2:2 male was born in late 2017 and was first photographed on 10th January 2018. He was seen in his mother’s territory of New Road, Gerimas Pokuna, Alikatupalassa, Walas Wala, and Warahana, from 2018 until the first half of 2019. He was seen and photographed close to Weli Wala near the Katagamuwa Entrance in October 2019.