Traditionally considered elusive and difficult to spot, black leopards are referred to as 'melanistic leopards'. Despite being a very rare wild cat, they are now being reported more frequently in high-rainfall regions such as Tilari, Radhanagari, and parts of the Ratnagiri district

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday said the project will help decongest the ghat section and improve travel safety and efficiency on the busy corridor