A rare melanistic leopard was sighted carrying a cub in Nayagarh district of Odisha, said PCCF Wildlife in-charge Prem Kumar Jha on Friday, PTI reported. Prem Kumar Jha said on X that these “elusive black panthers” are vital to the environment and conserving their habitat would guarantee a “thriving wildlife heritage.” He also said that these sightings reflect the region`s remarkable biodiversity. A rare melanistic leopard with cub has been sighted in central Odisha, reflecting the region`s incredible biodiversity. These elusive “black panthers” are vital to the ecosystem-protecting their habitat ensures a thriving wildlife heritage. @ForestDeptt @CMO_Odisha pic.twitter.com/IlwaI0qipq — Prem Kumar Jha (@Prem_CWLWOdisha) January 3, 2025 Mumbai: Wildlife conservationist Dr Jane Goodall praises human-leopard co-existence Legendary wildlife conservationist Dr Jane Goodall, renowned for her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees, praised Mumbai’s human-leopard coexistence model during a visit to the city. She also highlighted the pivotal role of young people in environmental protection. Addressing state forest department officials and young conservationists at Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), Dr Goodall (90), emphasised, “Young people have the power to …