Mumbai Urban Leopard
Urban & Suburban
Mammals
Advanced
India — Mumbai, Sanjay Gandhi NP
October to March
Overview
Mumbai hosts the world's highest density of leopards living alongside 22 million people.
Equipment
- Binoculars
- Camera with telephoto
- Torch with red filter
- Long trousers
Safety Notes
- Never approach leopards on foot
- Stay in vehicle during night drives
Identification Tips
1
Leopards are most active at dawn and dusk along park boundaries
2
Check rocky outcrops and cave entrances
3
Spotted deer alarm calls indicate leopard presence
Species Checklist
| Species | Likelihood | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Leopard | uncommon | Dawn and dusk along park boundary |
| Spotted Deer | common | Herds in open areas |
| Bonnet Macaque | common | Near park entrance |
| Indian Flying Fox | common | Colony roosts in fig trees |