Leopard Sighted in Bandpey, Nowshahr; Environment Department Issues Warning / Video

After a leopard was spotted in the Bandpey area of Nowshahr, environmental protection forces arrived at the scene and warned local residents to keep their distance from this valuable species.

Following the sighting of a leopard collar in Nowshahr's Bandpi area, the environmental protection forces attended the site and warned the local residents about the necessity of keeping a distance from this valuable species.

Qasim Moghimi, the commander of the Nowshahr Environmental Protection Unit, in an interview with Mehr reporter, referring to the sighting of a leopard collar in the Bandpi area, said: due to the existence of natural habitats in the Bandpi and Najarde area of Nowshahr and the proximity of these areas to human settlements, there is a possibility of people encountering wildlife and conflict between humans and animal species.

He added: Environmental protection forces, in cooperation with local helpers, have put care and information measures on the agenda with the aim of reducing the probability of accidents and maintaining the safety of people and wildlife.

A resident asked the residents of the area to refrain from approaching the leopard, provoking or chasing it and unnecessary use of dogs in the area of the habitat and possible routes of this animal.

He also emphasized the need to remain calm when observing this species and asked people to avoid any arbitrary action to approach or face the animal while observing safety precautions and to inform the environmental forces about the issue.

The presence of species such as leopards in natural areas close to human settlements doubles the need to increase public awareness about how to safely interact with wildlife and protect natural habitats.