I spotted a group of over 25 Egyptian Vultures on 12th January 2013, near Hassan, Karnataka. A research paper by scientists from the Bombay Natural History Society (BHNS) shows that the number of vultures in the country increased marginally between 2011 and 2012. While it is heartening to hear of the stabilization, vulture populations are hardly out of the woods, until Diclofenac, the killer veterinary drug that wiped out vultures, is truly eliminated. Its use continues despite a ban. As … Read More
Leopard stoned to death in Hassan District, Karnataka
An injured leopard, which strayed into Lingarasanahalli village near Hassan, died of injuries after people threw stones at it. It was alleged by the villagers that the forest department took almost 3-hours to reach the spot. … Read More
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