Karnataka’s First ‘Sandalwood Leopard’ Spotted, Only Second Rare Big Cat In India
Last Updated:January 03, 2026, 3:40 PM IST The elusive animal, named the “Sandalwood Leopard”, is distinguished by a pale reddish-pink coat with light-brown rosettes drawing attention to Karnataka’s rich biodiversity Globally, this colour morph has been recorded only five times—twice in South Africa, once in Tanzania, and twice in India (Image: Holematthi Nature Foundation) In…