The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority has denied reports circulating on social media about a stray leopard in the affluent suburbs of Harare, saying investigations have shown the claims to be false.
Social media has been flooded with reports of a stray leopard in areas such as Greystone Park and Glen Lorne, with some residents claiming animal had eaten their pets.
However, ZimParks spokesperson Tinashe Farawo dismissed the claims as likely another social media story, although he confirmed that the authorities are continuing their search. Said Farawo:
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We received that report and there was no indication of a leopard. I think it’s just another social media story, but we are still pursuing the search.
As you know, leopards and dogs do not see eye to eye; we should have been receiving reports of missing dogs and cats.
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The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority said there is no stray leopard in Harare suburbs. People on social media said a leopard was seen eating pets in areas like Greystone Park and Glen Lorne. ZimParks spokesperson Tinashe Farawo said the claims are likely not true, but they are still searching. Farawo said they have not found any evidence of a stray leopard. He also mentioned that if there was a leopard, there would be reports of missing dogs and cats. So, the leopard story might just be a social media rumor.

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