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Ailing leopard found near Valparai in ATR dies despite treatment

Ailing leopard found near Valparai in ATR dies despite treatment

An ailing leopard found near Valparai in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve died despite treatment by forest department officials. The forest department handled the rescue and medical care after the wild cat was located in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. Veterinary professionals examined the big cat and provided medical intervention before it succumbed to its illness. Officials stated that post-mortem procedures would be conducted to determine the exact cause of death for the protected animal.

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