Topic: Human-animal conflict

Jaanwar Aur Insaan feels torn between being a socially aware thriller and a mainstream entertainer, which is why the execution falters multiple times throughout its 2.5-hour runtime.

Bear attacks have killed at least 12 people and injured more than 100 since April in Japan. It’s also a human demographic problem.

“No one has actually given much thought to what exactly the current potential for a safe tiger population in India is now, and beyond that, how will we control them?” said YV Jhala, a conservationist and key figure in implementing Project Tiger.

In bid to placate hill regions, Pinarayi-led govt has put in place measures to address human-animal conflict, concerns around alternative use of patta land for livelihood purposes.

Supreme Court-constituted Central Empowered Committee submitted startling findings to bench, month after tigress & her 4 cubs were poisoned to death by villagers.

‘Status of Elephants in India 2022-23’ report is due for release & it’s estimated that elephant count has fallen by 20%. Up to 528 jumbos lost in five years due to unnatural causes.

People entered tiger habitats during mahua & tendu leaf collection season. Officials say timber collection for construction & furniture also contributed to recent deaths.

Ranthambore tigers follow the T+number format, while in Panna, identification codes begin with P. But it's when reserves give names to tigers is when various problems begin to arise.

Friendicoes says need of the hour was for vets, authorities & NGOs to collectively discuss how to remedy challenges faced by some ABC units, and what can be done to find solutions.

State has approved scheme titled ‘Development of Buffer Zones in Tiger Reserves’ with separate allocation, plans to develop model villages with innovative conservation efforts.