In the heart of India, Madhya Pradesh, Pench National Park is located in the districts of Seoni and Chhindwara. Named after the pristine River Pench which flows through the park, Pench National Park is one of the most popular wildlife reserves in India. Inspite of tiger being the top predator, Pench is more famous for its black panther or black leopard sightings.
The beautiful rocky outcrops in Pench make it an ideal habitat for leopard. Known for its picturesque background, tourists enjoy seeing and taking pictures of this elusive feline at Pench.
Recently guides and tourists were surprised with another magical addition – the black leopard (the bagheera at last).
BLACK LEOPARD IN PENCH
Seen on March 15, 2024 for the first time , the black leopard of Pench fondly called by the guides as “Kaala” (meaning black in hindi ) is a 6 -7 month old cub. Kaala , is partially black with clearly seen rosette patterns on its body. Kaala is usually sighted with its mother and it often gives a quick glimpse or peep out from a thicket of the leaves or logs. It is usually seen moving during dusk when it starts getting dark.