Uttarakhand's AI Plan to Tackle Rising Human-Wildlife Conflict
Uttarakhand govt announces Rs 5 crore plan with AI warning systems, district sterilisation centres, and decentralised powers to tackle rising human-animal conflict. Details inside.
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India's First Leopard Birth Control Programme Launched
Pune's Junnar division launches India's first leopard sterilisation project. Five female leopards selected for the pilot, aiming to reduce human-animal conflict. Read the full story.
Nagpur Plans Volunteer Teams for Leopard Sightings
Nagpur forest department considers volunteer-driven Quick Response Teams for crowd control during urban leopard sightings to reduce human risk. Learn about the new safety initiative.
7-Year-Old Girl Killed in Leopard Attack in Bahraich
A 7-year-old girl was killed by a leopard in Bahraich's Ayodhyapurva village. This marks the 5th fatal human-leopard conflict in the district this year. Read about the incident and forest department's response.
Maharashtra's Rs 10,000 Cr Wildlife Conflict Crisis
Maharashtra's human-wildlife conflict escalates with Rs 10,000 crore annual crop loss and over 50 human deaths. MP Medha Kulkarni urges immediate government action to protect farmers and communities.
Chandrapur Leopard Attack: 45th Wildlife Death This Year
A 63-year-old labourer from MP was killed by a leopard in Chandrapur's Moharli forest. The district's human-wildlife conflict death toll hits 45 this year. Read the full report.
CAG: Karnataka Delayed Flood Management Plan
A CAG report criticizes Karnataka for delays in creating a flood and landslide action plan, urging better disaster authority function. Read the key findings.
Nagpur Wildlife Rescue Team Honoured by Forest Minister
Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik honoured the Transit Treatment Centre rescue team in Nagpur for their crucial role in urban wildlife rescue operations. Read about their heroic efforts.
Third child killed in Pune, Forest Dept seeks nod to eliminate leopard
An 8-year-old boy was killed in a leopard attack in Pune's Junnar, marking the third child death in two months. The Forest Department seeks permission to eliminate the animal as human-leopard conflict escalates. Read more.
Kolhapur Workshop Addresses Rising Human-Wildlife Conflict
A key workshop in Kolhapur trained officials on wildlife rescue SOPs and coexistence strategies, revealing 15-30 daily distress cases. Learn about the new approach to man-animal communication.
Nagpur Leopard Intrusions Prompt Safety Demands
Honorary wildlife wardens in Nagpur have submitted urgent measures to NMC after leopard attacks injured 7. They cite stray animals & garbage as key attractants. Read the full plan.
Bijnor Farmers Chase Ailing Elephant From Fields
Farmers in Bijnor's Najibabad drove away a weak elephant damaging crops, fearing blame if it died. Forest officials deny claims of an abandoned calf. Read the full story on the escalating conflict.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dewas road accident: Priest dies after hitting nilgai
A fatal road accident involving a nilgai in Dewas district claims a priest's life, highlighting the urgent need for wildlife population control. The state's pilot project using BOMA technique shows initial success.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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