{
  "id": 16452099,
  "title": "Five black leopards and leopards spotted together in Kaeng Krachan forest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/five-black-leopards-and-leopards-spotted-together-in-kaeng-krachan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T08:35:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2026/10/25/five-black-leopards-and-leopards-spotted-together-in-kaeng-krachan-forest/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On 25 October 2026, a rare sighting occurred in Kaeng Krachan National Park, Thailand, where five black leopards and three leopards were spotted together along the road to Ban Krang at kilometre marker 3, near the Khao Sam Yot ranger station. Wildlife photographer Natnalee \"Nong\" Suraplanan captured photographs and video of the young leopards, believed to be around two to three years old, which may be siblings from the same parents. The sighting occurred between 09:00 and 10:00 on 25 October and is significant for biodiversity conservation and ecotourism in the park. The Ban Krang route is popular among visitors and photographers seeking to observe animals in their natural habitat, and the area is close to a proposed dolomite mining project that has faced opposition. Park officials urged visitors to follow staff instructions and avoid disturbing the wildlife, while also requesting photographers to share their photos and videos with the park for educational purposes.",
  "summary": "PETCHABURI — 25 October 2026, A rare sighting of two black leopards and three leopards in Kaeng Krachan National Park has drawn excitement among wildlife enthusiasts and photographers. Kaeng Krachan National Park chief Mongkol Chaiphakdee said on Sunday morning that five young leopards were spotted along the road to Ban Krang at kilometre marker 3, […] The post Five black leopards and leopards…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bangkok Post",
        "title": "Black, spotted leopards filmed togrther in Kaeng Krachan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/black-spotted-leopards-filmed-togrther-in-kaeng-krachan",
        "published": "2026-10-25T10:06:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}