ISLAMABAD: On Thursday, a leopard cub was successfully released back into the wild after a period of rehabilitation. The female leopard was set free in an undisclosed location in Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK) by the Wildlife Management Board (IWMB), under the Ministry of Climate Change.
The cub, initially found injured with a wounded tail, was cared for at IWMB’s rescue center for five weeks. After receiving a clean bill of health from veterinarians, the release was facilitated with support from the AJK Wildlife Department, according to IWMB Chairperson Rina Saeed Khan.
Wildlife ambassador and leopard expert Jamal Leghari joined the IWMB team in Muzaffarabad to document the release and observe the cub’s transition back to the wild.
This successful release underscores IWMB’s dedication to wildlife conservation and rehabilitation. Rina Saeed Khan expressed gratitude for the collaboration with the AJK Wildlife Department and reaffirmed the commitment to protecting Pakistan’s wildlife. A short video captured the moment the nearly year-old cub sprinted into the forest and vanished into the undergrowth.
