Leopard seeks refuge in UK embassy

[janbo1960]

A leopard is loose in the British embassy compound in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa.

"There have been lots of wildlife in the compound, including mongoose, jackals and civet cats," spokeswoman Holly Tett said.

"The leopard which we are talking about has caused no injuries.

"The embassy is looking at different ways on how to deal with the leopard."

There are no details about how the predator entered the large compound.

Habitat decline, hunting, road kills and conflict with humans are among the key threats to Africa's carnivores.

Animals and humans are increasingly coming into contact as rising populations put pressure on many predator habitats.