South African Experts Train Forest Staff on Leopard Conflict
Pune forest officials receive training from South African wildlife experts to tackle escalating human-leopard conflict in Junnar and urban sightings. Learn about the new strategies.
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Sanctuary Awards 2025: Leopard Photo Wins Top Prize
At the Sanctuary Wildlife Awards 2025 in Mumbai, a leopard photo won top prize. Expert Bittu Sahgal criticises Maharashtra's leopard sterilisation plan, blaming sugarcane farming for conflicts. Read more.
Pune Leopard Centre Severely Overcrowded, Violates Guidelines
Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre in Pune houses 113 leopards, double its capacity, forcing two big cats to share a single 250sqm enclosure. Officials cite a surge in human-animal conflicts. Read more.
Wildlife Success in Karnataka Leads to Increased Conflict
Karnataka's strict conservation measures have boosted wildlife numbers, but shrinking buffers are causing a surge in human-animal conflicts. Explore the challenges of conservation success. Read more.
Uttarakhand deploys extra forest staff to curb wildlife conflict
Uttarakhand deploys 15+ personnel in 11 forest divisions after surge in human-wildlife conflicts. CAMPA funds equipment, school curriculum updates planned. Read the full strategy.
HC slams govt over monkey menace, sets Jan 13 deadline
Allahabad High Court criticizes UP govt & Centre for lacking concrete plan to tackle human-monkey conflict. Next hearing on Jan 13. Read the full story.
AI Startup Moo Wants Stripes Protects Cows and Tigers
Bengaluru-based Moo Wants Stripes uses AI to identify cattle from tiger stripes, preventing human-wildlife conflict. Their tech aids conservation and farmer safety. Discover their innovative solution.
Uttarakhand MPs Seek Central Help Over Wildlife Attacks
Uttarakhand MPs raise alarm in Parliament over surge in bear and leopard attacks, citing climate change and habitat loss. Parents fear sending kids out as terror grips hills.
Two girls injured in separate wolf attacks in UP
Panic in Kaisarganj villages after wolves attack two 5-year-old girls. Forest Department launches search with drones. Read about the escalating human-wildlife conflict.
Mumbai monkeys in flat highlight shrinking forests, conflict
A family of monkeys regularly visits a Powai flat, highlighting Mumbai's human-animal conflict. Activists cite shrinking forests and urge government action for wildlife safety. Read more.
Leopard kills man in Pauri Garhwal, third death in a month
A 42-year-old man was killed by a leopard in Pauri Garhwal, marking the third fatal attack in the district within a month. Public anger over rising human-wildlife conflict intensifies. Read more.
Karnataka Minister Directs Foresters to Stay in Conflict Villages
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre instructs officials to stay in villages, set up temporary camps, and use tech to address human-wildlife conflict. New command centres launched.
22 Tigers Rescued in Karnataka in Historic Operation
Karnataka forest officials rescue a record 22 tigers in a month after fatal attacks. Minister Eshwar Khandre also updates on Arjuna elephant memorials. Read the full story.
Leopard That Killed Woman, Injured 8 Captured in Bahraich
A leopard responsible for killing a woman and injuring eight others in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, has been captured in a bait trap. Read how the forest team's operation brought relief to terrified villagers.
Shepherds in India Shift Stance on Wolves, Study Finds
A new study shows Indian shepherds are increasingly willing to coexist with wolves, viewing them as part of the ecosystem. Discover the factors driving this change in human-wildlife relations.
Kerala green activists oppose state's Wildlife Bill
Environmental group Coexistence Kerala urges MPs, including Priyanka Gandhi, to reject CM's push for Presidential nod to Kerala Wildlife Bill, calling it illegal and anti-wildlife.
Two killed in Assam's man-elephant conflict
Two men killed by elephants in Assam within 24 hours, highlighting the deadly conflict during harvest season. Officials cite shrinking forests as the cause. Read more.
Young elephant dies in train hit in Rajaji Tiger Reserve
A seven-year-old elephant calf died after being struck by the Howrah-Doon Express in Rajaji Tiger Reserve. This is the second such death in Uttarakhand this year, raising elephant fatalities to 29. Read more.
Bear attack in Uttarkashi village injures elderly woman
A 65-year-old woman was attacked by a bear in Uttarkashi's Pahi village. This marks the 13th such attack in 2024. Officials cite poor waste management as a key cause. Read more.
Elephant Omkar's 3-State Stalemate: No End in Sight
A 10-year-old elephant's 3-month odyssey across Maharashtra & Goa triggers a multi-state deadlock. Forest teams are stuck due to a missing rehab facility. Discover the unfolding crisis.
Karnataka officials boost wildlife crime coordination
Karnataka Forest Department, WCCB and CID Forest wing meet to improve coordination in tackling wildlife crime. Enhanced investigation and prosecution strategies discussed.
18th Tiger Rescue Overloads Karnataka Wildlife Centers
Forest officials rescue 10-year-old tigress in Mysuru, marking 18th tiger rescue in two months. Wildlife centers operate beyond capacity, prompting search for new facilities. Read more about the human-animal conflict crisis.
Arunachal's Hidden Wildlife Sanctuaries Revealed
Discover Arunachal Pradesh's untouched wilderness with 6 hidden wildlife sanctuaries housing rare species like red pandas, tigers, and exotic birds. Perfect for nature lovers seeking adventure!
India's First Leopard Sterilisation Trial in Pune
Junnar forest division launches India's maiden leopard sterilisation pilot to control population growth and reduce human-animal conflict. A preventive approach inspired by African wildlife management.
Leopard shot dead in Chikkamagaluru after fatal attack
A leopard endangering human lives was shot dead in Chikkamagaluru after killing a 5-year-old girl near Shivapura village forests. Read the full details of the tragic incident.
Tiger kills 60-year-old in Chandrapur, 41st death this year
A 60-year-old cattle grazer was killed by a tiger in Chandrapur's Chichpalli forest, marking the 41st human death in wildlife conflicts this year. Forest officials urge vigilance.
Leopard attacks boy in Chikkamagaluru, villagers rescue
An 11-year-old boy survived a leopard attack in Chikkamagaluru district after villagers rushed to his rescue. The incident highlights human-wildlife conflict in Karnataka.
Why Maharashtra Leopards Prefer Sugar Cane Fields
Discover why Maharashtra's leopards are choosing sugar cane fields over forests. Expert analysis reveals surprising habitat shift in Pune, Nashik, and Ahilyanagar regions.
Tigers Outgrow Habitats, Increasing Human Conflict
India's tiger conservation success creates new challenges as abundant resources push populations beyond capacity, exposing communities to dangerous conflicts. Read expert analysis.
Leopard kills toddler in Amreli home, third attack in days
A one-year-old girl was mauled to death by a leopard in Amreli's Trambakpur village. This marks the third big cat attack in Gujarat this week. Forest department has deployed cages.
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