Leopard Spotted Near Residential Areas of Noshahr / Environment Forces Step In / Pet Dog Case Remains Unclear + Photo

Following the sighting of a leopard in the Bandpey area of Noshahr, the Department of Environment urged residents to stay away from the area.

Following the sighting of a leopard collar in the Bandpi area of ​​Nowshahr, the environmental protection asked people to refrain from approaching the area.

According to the report of Ambassador Arjan from Sed and Sima, following the sighting of a leopard collar in Nowshahr's Bandpi area, Moghimi, commander of the Central Alborz Protection Unit of Nowshahr, announced the presence of environmental forces in the area and provided safety advice to the locals.

Referring to the history of wildlife presence in the habitats around Bandapi and Najardeh, he said: due to the proximity of natural habitats with human settlements, there is a possibility of conflict between humans and wildlife, and the environment has conservation measures on its agenda with the use of conservation forces and local helpers.

The Commander of Nowshahr Central Alborz Protection Unit asked people to refrain from approaching the leopard, provoking it and unnecessary use of dogs in the habitat and commuting routes of this species, and to take safety precautions seriously if seen.

Unofficial reports mentioned the sighting of a leopard collar in the Bandpi area of Nowshahr and the hunting of a pet fantasy dog, which was not officially confirmed.