Speaking to Deccan Herald, he said the panther was spotted around 6.30 am on Monday at Kesave division of Muthodi Forest zone. Black panther belongs to cat family is found only in
some countries. In India, black panther is seen only in some reserve forests.
However, the forest department officials and wildlife division officials do not have any information on black panther in Bhadra.
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