Leopard Cat Trapped in Cage Rescued

News Desk

Peshawar: Wildlife officials rescued a leopard cat that became stuck inside a cage of poultry in Bagrhozi village, Upper Chitral after it had been treated for minor paw injuries.

Wildlife Division Chitral Divisional Forest Officer Rizwanullah received reports that a leopard cat had been caught after it wandered into a populated area in quest of food. Rizwanullah and the relevant members of the Wildlife Division personnel hurried to the location as soon as they received the information. The Barghozi Village Council Committee (VCC) members worked in tandem with the wildlife staff to free the imprisoned wild cat.

Known as a snow leopard, or Prionailurus bengalensis as it is scientifically termed, it is found in the mountains of Central and South Asia and is sometimes known as the King of Mountains. The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List of “Threatened Species” includes it as one of the endangered species. Snow leopards usually live at an altitude of 12,000 to 18,000 feet and walk around an area of 250 kilometers.

The snow leopard was moved from the cage to a veterinary hospital. Following treatment, the cat was moved to the mountainous region Goleenso that she may be returned to its natural habitat. The terrified cat quickly jumped out of the sack and ran for safety through the snow-covered mountains.