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Detailed explanation-1: -In Leopard Diaries: The Rosette in India, Sanjay Gubbi, who has studied and documented the leopard for nearly a decade, gives us a close look at this fascinating creature.

Detailed explanation-2: -About the Author Sanjay Gubbi is a scientist, conservationist and writer. His work integrates science, contemplative studies of the natural world, and society. His conservation work has been consistently of the highest quality and exhibits an infectious enthusiasm that few in the country have been able to match.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Indian leopard (Panthera pardus fusca) is a subspecies of leopard native to the Indian subcontinent.

Detailed explanation-4: -In India, the leopard is found in all forest types, from tropical rainforests to temperate deciduous and alpine coniferous forests. It is also found in dry scrubs and grasslands, the only exception being desert and the mangroves of Sundarbans. It shares its territory with the tiger in 17 states.