Black Panther Appears Outside A House In Tamil Nadu's Coonoor, Video Of Rare Sighting Goes Viral

The footage of a CCTV camera depicted the Black Panther silently entering the premises and effortlessly passing through the main entrance of a residence.

Black Panther silently enters the premises and passes through the main door of a house

Source : X/@ParveenKaswan

In a remarkable occurrence, a Black Panther was recently seen roaming near a residence in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, sparking curiosity among internet users. There has been a rise in reported sightings of wild animals in and around residential areas due to expanding human populations and the loss of animal habitats. These animals frequently venture into urban areas in search of food or water. 

The footage, captured by a CCTV camera, depicted the majestic Black Panther stealthily entering the premises and effortlessly passing through the main entrance of a residence. Indian Forest Service officer Parveen Kaswan posted the video on his social media X and commented, "Imagine somebody visiting you like this. Video from a house in Nilgiris. Do you know where else you can find black Panther?"

Imagine somebody visiting you like this. Video from a house in Nilgiris. Do you know where else you can find black Panther ? pic.twitter.com/kCy95CMpTe

— Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) February 16, 2024

Internet users were captivated by the uncommon sighting, sparking speculation among locals and wildlife enthusiasts.

One user also commented on the video, "Black Panthers are so elusive. How it's wandering near a human settlement so freely." Another commented, "Absolutely beautiful beast." A third user wrote, "Wow! Enthusiasts spend a lifetime combing jungles to get a glimpse of the Black Panther! And here he is. Roaming casually at this guy's house. Insane, really lucky." "Exquisitely dangerous, thank you for sharing Parveen," a fourth user also added.

"Scary and beautiful same at the time," yet another said.  A sixth user cracked a joke saying, "Bagheera looking for Mowgli."

The species was popularised by author Rudyard Kipling's famous classic 'The Jungle Book' which featured a fictional black panther character named 'Bagheera'. In the book, 'Bagheera' is shown as a friend and protector of the protagonist, a boy named 'Mowgli'.