Goa CM Shares Rare Sighting Of Black Panther Wandering In Netravali Sanctuary

Bagheera, who plays Mowgli’s mentor in the ‘Jungle Book‘ is so much more than a fictional character. The black panther taught us the true value of friendship in his own unique way. And, while the iconic character is much loved by viewers, seeing a panther in real life is a different experience altogether.

Speaking of which, a black panther was recently spotted in Goa, reports News18. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant shared a picture of a Black Panther from the Netravali wildlife sanctuary in South Goa.

Have a look at his tweet: 

A great glimpse of Goa's rich wildlife. Black Panther camera trapped at Patiem Beat of Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary. pic.twitter.com/p7IVuHDLP1

— Dr. Pramod Sawant (@DrPramodPSawant) May 6, 2020

While the area is a known habitat of tigers, spotting a Black Panther is a rare occurrence. A senior forest department official said that they were trying to find if there are other panthers in the sanctuary as well, reports the Indian Express.

Many people admired the rare sighting in Goa:

Whoa😲😲look at her black shining velvety fur😍😍😍😍😍

— Milap Patel🇮🇳 (@milap559) May 6, 2020

That's.. An amazing camera trap..!! Nature is reviving.. ! Animals are coming back to environment!!!

— Akash Maity (@maity_akash1981) May 7, 2020

Wow,I never knew that.this is amazing.#BlackPanther ❤️

— Ravishankar Yadav (@Ravisha09172643) May 6, 2020

Indeed a g reat glimpse ……after our lock down ends their shall begin until then let's hope to c more of such glimpses

— Rahul Mhambre (@RahulMhambre) May 8, 2020

Wow.. they are extremely rare in india.

Sir please take care of it.@CentralIfs @WWF @SudhaRamenIFS

— YB_Shashank (@yogishank_Yb) May 7, 2020

Just Wow ! One of rarest endangered species.

— Milan (@i_m_milan_) May 7, 2020

Others were reminded of their favorite childhood character ‘Bagheera’:

Bagheera Return 😊😊😊

— Guddu Chetan (@rizon_guddu) May 7, 2020

Welcome to Goa Bagira

— Amar Deshmukh (@legendsachinfan) May 6, 2020

Hi, Bagheera😃

— Vivek Pathak – Atmanirbhar Bharat🇮🇳 (@VivekPa77656400) May 6, 2020

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Ye to bhagira hai.. #junglebook #BlackPanther

— bharat (@bharat241187) May 7, 2020

Well, this is not the first time an animal was spotted in a new habitat during the lockdown. Previously, deers were seen hitting the streets, and peacocks were spotted in the lanes of Mumbai. Well, the lockdown has sure been a fun adventure for animals. What do you think? Tell us!