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
Carnivores and People in India
India is a fascinating country. Not only is it is home to the largest number of languages, religions and cultures but also supports some of the richest biodiversity areas in the world. If we consider just the large carnivores, India has 4 species of large cats, 4 bears and 6 in the dog family. If we compare this to all of Europe, they have only 4 species of large carnivores. Even at a human density of more than 300 people … Read More
Living with Leopards in Mumbai
Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) is said to be the lungs of Mumbai and provides the bustling metropolis with clean drinking water among other ecosystem services. Biologically rich, SGNP is often in the news as the site of conflict between people and wildlife, mainly leopards. The forest department of SGNP has taken a proactive step to help manage the park better, mitigate conflicts and engage with the interested citizens of Mumbai.
The Forest department has launched a project called ‘Mumbaikars … Read More
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