Clouded Leopard Captured in Jorhat After Preying on Livestock

In Jorhat, a clouded leopard was captured after it had been preying on domestic animals, alarming local residents. The Forest Department set a baited trap, successfully capturing the female leopard, estimated to be two-and-a-half years old. This incident highlights ongoing wildlife interactions in the area, as forest officials report multiple captures of clouded leopards in recent months. The captured leopard will be released according to departmental guidelines, typically in Kaziranga National Park. This event raises awareness about the challenges of wildlife management in regions where human and animal habitats overlap.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 23, 2026, 17:03 IST

Clouded Leopard Trapped in Jorhat

The captured clouded leopard in Jorhat (AT Image)

Jorhat, Oct 23: A clouded leopard was captured in the Cinnamara Baghdhora region of Jorhat on Thursday night after it had reportedly been hunting domestic animals for several days, leading local residents to notify the Forest Department.

Forest officials stated that a baited trap was established in response to complaints about the leopard's attacks on livestock. The animal was lured into the cage by a duck used as bait and was subsequently caught.

This female clouded leopard is estimated to be approximately two-and-a-half years old. A team from the Jorhat Regional Forest Officer's office transported the animal to the forest office the following day.

A forest ranger mentioned that they had received reports regarding the leopard's movements and its predation on domestic animals over the past week, which prompted the installation of the cage in Cinnamara Baghdhora.

“After learning about the leopard's troubling behavior of hunting cattle for a week, we set up a baited cage with a duck. The leopard entered to eat the duck and became trapped. It is a female, around two-and-a-half years old. We have notified higher authorities and will release it as directed,” stated forest ranger Guneshwar Bora.

The ranger further noted that clouded leopards are still present in various areas of Jorhat and are typically released in Kaziranga National Park after capture, depending on departmental guidelines.

Since the ranger took charge six months ago, five clouded leopards have been captured in Jorhat. Previously, a male leopard that had been entering human habitats and attacking livestock was caught by the Forest Department at Tilikiam Tea Estate in western Jorhat on July 8.