Peradeniya Uni issues leopard alert
by SK Samaranayake The University of Peradeniya has issued a fresh warning to students and staff to remain on high alert following increased leopard movement within the university premises and the killing of a calf in a recent attack. The University administration said the latest advisory was prompted by an incident in the early hours […]
The University of Peradeniya has recently issued an alert to students and staff, urging heightened vigilance due to a recent incident involving leopards on campus. The warning was sparked by an attack on a calf at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine farm, which occurred early on July 30. Leopards, known to inhabit the nearby Hantana Forest Reserve, sometimes venture onto the university grounds. Such incidents have been reported previously near the faculty's cattle shed.
In a notice to the University community, Vice-Chancellor Professor Terrence Madhujith emphasized the need for everyone to take extreme caution, especially during early mornings, evenings, and nighttime. The notice cautioned against walking alone, approaching wild animals, or attempting to photograph them. University members were instructed to promptly report any leopard sightings or related incidents to the University’s security division and to strictly adhere to directions provided by security.
The administration stressed the importance of heightened vigilance while navigating through the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine’s teaching farm, adjacent forested areas, and other locations where leopard sightings have been recorded. The university administration underscored that the safety and well-being of the University community are of utmost priority and called for full cooperation from students and staff in complying with the precautionary measures.
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