A series of attacks in northern India has left residents fearing a pack of wolves, but experts caution that misidentification and a lack of definitive evidence raise questions about the true culprit. While authorities hunt for the last wolf, the incident highlights the complexities of human-wildlife interactions and the need for careful investigation.
A leopard was seen casually walking along an inner road in Aarey Colony, highlighting the increasing instances of wildlife encounters in the area. The incident sparked debate about human encroachment on animal habitats and the need for coexistence.
In a bid to entertain visitors, four employees at Avadale Resort in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve were apprehended and detained for feeding a wild elephant. The incident highlights the dangers of human-wildlife interactions and raises concerns about the resort’s operations.
In Wayanad, Kerala, human-wildlife conflict has emerged as a flashpoint issue in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Wild elephants, tigers, and other animals have claimed at least eight lives and acres of crops in the past 10 years. Farmers and tribals, who depend on farming and forest-related activities for survival, are particularly affected. Despite protests and demands for government action, measures such as rail fencing and trenches have been ineffective against wildlife. Farmers and tribals feel that their concerns are not being addressed by politicians, who make promises during elections but fail to deliver. They are seeking adequate compensation, food and water for animals within the forest, and effective measures to prevent animals from straying into agricultural land.
