Mumbai: A 6-year-old male leopard Bittu rescued from the Yeoor range as a cub in 2019, died of Polycystic Kidney disease on Saturday at the SGNP veterinary hospital, stated a press release.The leopard had been raised at the rescue centre. Minister Pratap Sarnaik had adopted the animal and was paying for its upkeep. The press release stated, “Clinical signs were evident since past few months, and the animal was managed with intensive supportive and symptomatic therapy. Despite sustained medical intervention, the condition showed progressive deterioration. Ultrasonographic (USG) evaluation revealed findings consistent with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD).” The animal eventually developed systemic complications and passed away.
