"common leopard"

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13 November 2025

A black leopard (panther) is seen inside its enclosure at the Central Zoo in Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, on November 13, 2025. The female leopard is rescued from Ilam District in eastern Nepal and brought to the zoo in September 2025. After being under veterinary care, the leopard is now visible to the public. A black leopard is not a separate species but a common leopard with a genetic mutation called melanism, which results in excess black pigmentation.

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13 November 2025

A black leopard (panther) is seen inside its enclosure at the Central Zoo in Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, on November 13, 2025. The female leopard is rescued from Ilam District in eastern Nepal and brought to the zoo in September 2025. After being under veterinary care, the leopard is now visible to the public. A black leopard is not a separate species but a common leopard with a genetic mutation called melanism, which results in excess black pigmentation.

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13 November 2025

A black leopard (panther) is seen inside its enclosure at the Central Zoo in Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, on November 13, 2025. The female leopard is rescued from Ilam District in eastern Nepal and brought to the zoo in September 2025. After being under veterinary care, the leopard is now visible to the public. A black leopard is not a separate species but a common leopard with a genetic mutation called melanism, which results in excess black pigmentation.

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3 July 2022

The Spotted rustic butterfly or Common leopard butterfly (Phalanta phalantha) is a sun-loving butterfly of the nymphalid or brush-footed butterfly family, feeding nectar from the cinchona flowers at Mangpoo, West Bengal, India on 03/07/2022. Quinine is produced from the cinchona tree, which is used to make anti-malarial drugs.

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3 July 2022

The Spotted rustic butterfly or Common leopard butterfly (Phalanta phalantha) is a sun-loving butterfly of the nymphalid or brush-footed butterfly family, feeding nectar from the cinchona flowers at Mangpoo, West Bengal, India on 03/07/2022. Quinine is produced from the cinchona tree, which is used to make anti-malarial drugs.

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#8378958

10 June 2022

The emotion and pleasure of being in The Hut at St Leonards on Common Riding Morning, a smiling and proud, Hawick Cornet 2022, Greig Middlemass. The Hawick Common Riding is the first of the Border Common Ridings and celebrates both the capture of an English Flag, by the youth of Hawick at the military skirmish of Hornshole in 1514 and the ancient custom of riding the marches or boundaries of the common land, in Hawick, UK. 10.Jun.2022.

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10 June 2022

Galloping up the chase on the Nipknowes towards The Hut at St Leonards, carrying the Bussed Banner Blue, Hawick Cornet 2022, Greig Middlemass flanked by Right Hand Man, Connor Brunton [2019 Cornet] Left Hand Man, Gareth Renwick [2018 Cornet]. The Hawick Common Riding is the first of the Border Common Ridings and celebrates both the capture of an English Flag, by the youth of Hawick at the military skirmish of Hornshole in 1514 and the ancient custom of riding the marches or boundaries of the common land, in Hawick, UK. 10.Jun.2022.

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10 June 2022

Galloping up the chase on the Nipknowes towards The Hut at St Leonards, carrying the Bussed Banner Blue, Hawick Cornet 2022, Greig Middlemass flanked by Right Hand Man, Connor Brunton [2019 Cornet] Left Hand Man, Gareth Renwick [2018 Cornet]. The Hawick Common Riding is the first of the Border Common Ridings and celebrates both the capture of an English Flag, by the youth of Hawick at the military skirmish of Hornshole in 1514 and the ancient custom of riding the marches or boundaries of the common land, in Hawick, UK. 10.Jun.2022.

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10 June 2022

Galloping up the chase on the Nipknowes towards The Hut at St Leonards, carrying the Bussed Banner Blue, Hawick Cornet 2022, Greig Middlemass flanked by Right Hand Man, Connor Brunton [2019 Cornet] Left Hand Man, Gareth Renwick [2018 Cornet]. The Hawick Common Riding is the first of the Border Common Ridings and celebrates both the capture of an English Flag, by the youth of Hawick at the military skirmish of Hornshole in 1514 and the ancient custom of riding the marches or boundaries of the common land, in Hawick, UK. 10.Jun.2022.

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#8372078

9 June 2022

Hawick, The Hut St Leonards, UK. 09.Jun.2022. 2022 Hawick Common Riding Supporters of the Cornet wait outside The Hut early on Thursday morning while the Cornet and riders chase up the nipknowes. The Hawick Common Riding is the first of the Border Common Ridings and celebrates both the capture of an English Flag, by the youth of Hawick at the military skirmish of Hornshole in 1514 and the ancient custom of riding the marches or boundaries of the common land. (Photo: Rob Gray)

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9 June 2022

Hawick Common Riding Golden Jubilee Cornet Philip Murray, sings for the company in the Hut at St Leonards. The Hawick Common Riding is the first of the Border Common Ridings and celebrates both the capture of an English Flag, by the youth of Hawick at the military skirmish of Hornshole in 1514 and the ancient custom of riding the marches or boundaries of the common land. (Photo: Rob Gray)

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9 June 2022

Hawick Common Riding Chairman, ex-cornet John Hogg, addresses the company in the Hut at St Leonards. The Hawick Common Riding is the first of the Border Common Ridings and celebrates both the capture of an English Flag, by the youth of Hawick at the military skirmish of Hornshole in 1514 and the ancient custom of riding the marches or boundaries of the common land. (Photo: Rob Gray)

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9 June 2022

Hawick Common Riding Chairman, ex-cornet John Hogg, addresses the company in the Hut at St Leonards. The Hawick Common Riding is the first of the Border Common Ridings and celebrates both the capture of an English Flag, by the youth of Hawick at the military skirmish of Hornshole in 1514 and the ancient custom of riding the marches or boundaries of the common land. (Photo: Rob Gray)

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