Imagine walking through a forest just 20 minutes from Delhi’s bustling streets, where the rustle of leaves might reveal a leopard’s piercing eyes. That’s the reality at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, where leopards have made a remarkable comeback after decades of absence. I remember my first visit to a similar urban sanctuary, heart racing at the thought of a big cat nearby—it’s thrilling and humbling to know nature can thrive so close to a metropolis. Since 2020, Asola’s leopards have transitioned from transient visitors to permanent residents, with their population growing to 13–14 by 2025, a testament to dedicated conservation…