Skills & Education

Peradeniya Uni issues alert over leopards in its premises

Sheron
Mar 07 2026
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The administration of the University of Peradeniya has urged students, academic staff, and non-academic staff to remain highly vigilant as leopards have begun frequenting the university premises.The areas surrounding the Veterinary Teaching Farm and the Staff Development Centre,

located in the Hanthana region, belonging to the university, have been identified as zones where leopards are frequently spotted.

The administration has further requested everyone to exercise extreme caution during activities in these areas and to immediately notify the University Security Division and the Health Sector if any emergency situation arises.

source: The Island