BHOPAL, Nov 9: The rare black leopard (panther) has been spotted in Madhya Pradesh’s Pench tiger reserve. A 30-second video, which was filmed from inside a vehicle, shows two leopards walking by, along with a third leopard which was black, says a report.

The video, filmed by a tourist, has been posted on the social media. The rare sighting will boost tourism in the State, according to the Tourism Department.

The 30-second video, which was filmed from inside a vehicle, shows two leopards walking by, along with a third leopard which was jet black. It is not confirmed if it is a complete melanistic leopard.

Forest department officials have increased patrolling in the area and camera traps are set up to get more sights of the wild cat, Mid-Day reported.