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This female leopard is special since she has cataract on her left hand eye. As far as I know she didn't had this condition just over a year ago and with her behavior it did not seem the condition of the eye has affected her life a lot. Hopefully she will continue strong and the authorities will take action to cure her if possible. . For more content please follow @malmijayaweera . . #leopardtrails #leopardtrailswilpattu #safari #wilpattunationalpark #safariguide #wilpattu #wildlifevideo #wildlife #naturevideos #nature #wildasia #srilankanwildlife #srilanka #srilankatrip #srilankaholiday #naturelovers #jungle #forest #wildplanet #leopard #leopards #leopardsighting #bigcats #bigcatsoninsta #bigcats #bigcatsofinstagram #leopard #leopardlover #wildlife_seekers #wildlife_enthusiasts #wildlife_perfection #leopardconservation (at Leopard Trails Wilpattu) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjSeNBcBDxQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

In Sri Lanka we commemorate Children's day on October 1st. So, here are the two latest additions to the Wilpattu leopard family. The "Ranawara pitiya cubs" --------- Ranawara (Senna auriculata) or Tanner's cassia. It is a shrub type with a bright yellow flower. Pitiya is the Sinhalese word meaning "grounds" In Wilpattu there is a area where these shrubs are plentiful and that is where these two cubs usually reside. Hence the name. . . . #leopardtrails #leopardtrailswilpattu #safari #wilpattunationalpark #safariguide #wilpattu #wildlifevideo #wildlife #naturevideos #nature #wildasia #srilankanwildlife #srilanka #cubs #srilankaholiday #naturelovers #jungle #forest #wildplanet #leopard #leopards #leopardsighting #bigcats #leopardcubs #bigcats #bigcatsofinstagram #leopard #leopardlover #wildlife_seekers #wildlife_enthusiasts #wildlife_perfection #leopardconservation (at Leopard Trails Wilpattu) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjJxVGvBhug/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This female leopard was at the edge of the forest looking at the open grassland and observing how the spotted deer was moving about. Maybe she was thinking about a potential meal or maybe she was just enjoying the events that was unfolding in her territory. . . . For more content please follow @malmijayaweera . . . #leopardtrails #leopardtrailswilpattu #safari #wilpattunationalpark #safariguide #wilpattu #wildlifevideo #wildlife #naturevideos #nature #wildasia #srilankanwildlife #srilanka #srilankatrip #srilankaholiday #naturelovers #jungle #forest #wildplanet #leopard #leopards #leopardsighting #bigcats #bigcatsoninsta #bigcats #bigcatsofinstagram #leopard #leopardlover #wildlife_seekers #wildlife_enthusiasts #wildlife_perfection #leopardconservation (at Leopard Trails Wilpattu) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiezyBphTRi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Lazy boy 3000 Similar to us having our favorite couch, leopards too have their preffered branches to sit on. The height from the ground, ease of climbing up and down, the surface area to sit and the comfortness of the surface of the branch may factor into their decision. As safari guides if we know that a leopard frequents a certain branch, we can check that particular branch when we are passing through the area and hopefuly we can get a sighting. . . . For more content please follow @malmijayaweera . . . #leopardtrails #leopardtrailswilpattu #safari #wilpattunationalpark #safariguide #wilpattu #wildlifevideo #wildlife #naturevideos #nature #wildasia #srilankanwildlife #srilanka #srilankatrip #srilankaholiday #naturelovers #jungle #forest #wildplanet #leopard #leopards #leopardsighting #bigcats #bigcatsoninsta #bigcats #bigcatsofinstagram #leopard #leopardlover #wildlife_seekers #wildlife_enthusiasts #wildlife_perfection #leopardconservation (at Leopard Trails Wilpattu) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiezWNHhfbA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

There is a female leopard called the broken-eared female in Wilpattu National Park. This is one of her cubs. There was some light rain before this sighting and there was some rain even when we had the sighting, but the cub did not mind the rain at all. Instead it seemed to enjoy the experience. We got very lucky when it was interested in our windshield wipers. . . . For more content please follow @malmijayaweera . . . . #leopardtrails #leopardtrailswilpattu #safari #wilpattunationalpark #safariguide #wilpattu #wildlifevideo #wildlife #naturevideos #nature #wildasia #srilankanwildlife #srilanka #srilankatrip #srilankaholiday #naturelovers #jungle #forest #wildplanet #leopard #leopards #leopardsighting #bigcats #bigcatsoninsta #bigcats #bigcatsofinstagram #leopard #leopardlover #wildlife_seekers #wildlife_enthusiasts #wildlife_perfection #leopardconservation (at Leopard Trails Wilpattu) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChPLm99BR-p/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Cleo never dissapoints Borupanwila 1:2 female a.k.a Cleopatra is a fan favorite and a regular star in Wilpattu National Park. She has been kind to me all these years and continue to be a wonderful source of sightings. . . . For more content please follow @malmijayaweera . . . #leopardtrails #leopardtrailswilpattu #safari #wilpattunationalpark #safariguide #wilpattu #wildlifevideo #wildlife #naturevideos #nature #wildasia #srilankanwildlife #srilanka #srilankatrip #srilankaholiday #naturelovers #jungle #forest #wildplanet #leopard #leopards #leopardsighting #bigcats #bigcatsoninsta #bigcats #bigcatsofinstagram #leopard #leopardlover #wildlife_seekers #wildlife_enthusiasts #wildlife_perfection #leopardconservation (at Leopard Trails Wilpattu) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg1Uk0NhNXq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

So, this elephant was about to cross the road and we gave it space to do so. While I was looking at the soil on the back of the elephant thinking "that is not a dust bath dude, there is soil with grass". At that time my guest/friend Noa noticed something awesome. The elephant had a bird in tow. Many birds display this behaviour. Specially cattle eagrets, little eagrets and even the intermediate egret (yes, somebody came up with that name🤦‍♂️) They follow elephants, wild water buffalo and even wild boar, because when the animals disturbs the surroundings the insects who fall are easy pickings (literally). And that is why there motto in life is "you reap what they sow"😁 This is a perfect example of commensalism; One party benifits, while the other party is neither benifit nor harmed. . . . #leopardtrails #leopardtrailswilpattu #safari #wilpattunationalpark #safariguide #wilpattu #wildlifevideo #wildlife #naturevideos #nature #wildasia #srilankanwildlife #srilanka #sosrilanka #srilankatrip #srilankaholiday #naturelovers #jungle #forest #wildplanet #elephants #asianelephants #elephantsighting #eagrets (at Wilpaththu National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC47phCBVOq/?igshid=r01grp2ufa8i

The lone hunter This gray heron was standing in the rapids all alone, while all the other herons were congregated at one spot and fighting among them. Although its hunting opportunities was less than frequent. I believe the peace of mind is sometimes more important. . . . . . #leopardtrails #leopardtrailswilpattu #safari #wilpattunationalpark #safariguide #wilpattu #wildlifevideo #wildlife #naturevideos #nature #wildasia #srilankanwildlife #srilanka #sosrilanka #srilankatrip #srilankaholiday #naturelovers #jungle #forest #wildplanet #birding #grayheron #birdsofinsta #birdsofinstagram Please follow @malmijayaweera for more content. (at Yala National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDpuqDAhznX/?igshid=1s6bjnoliq2io