Bilvan Leopard

The Bilvan leopard (Panthera pardus parania) is a subspecies of leopard and species of big cat indigenous to Bilva and Orirbella. The species is critically endangered and as few as just 120 individuals are estimated to still be alive currently. Fortunately, the species is claimed to be rising in population, with only around 87 individuals in 2019 but with a current population of 120. The Bilvan leopard is the only remaining leopard species present in Parania, as the common leopard (Panthera pardus pardus) and mountain leopard (Panthera pardus montana) were extirpated for over a century. 
== Distribution and habitat ==
The Bilvan leopard is confined currently to southeastern Bilva and the southwestern coast of Orirbella and is usually documented in brushes, savannas, prairies, and drier habitats of the two countries. The leopard's historic range was much greater being found as far north as southern Cantango, as far west as to southern Lobevia and as far east as to central Nalvano, being present throughout all of Bilva, Orirbella and the Abramos Republic. Historic populations ranged between 50,000 - 70,000. The Bilvan leopard might've originally lived in mountainous, deciduous, coniferous, and swampy habitats. 
Category:Animals
Category:Fauna of Parania
Category:Fauna of Pasia
Category:Fauna of Gouba