Striking a Balance in Human-Wildlife Conflicts of India

Confrontations between humans and wildlife, particularly involving common leopards (Panthera pardus) and Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) in the Himalayan region, pose formidable challenges for both local communities and conservation efforts. A recent study by Datta, P., et.al., (2024) has contributed to bridge critical gaps in existing research by delving beyond landscape-level predictors. It examined loss patterns resulting from leopard and …

Unearthing Conflict: How Mining Shapes Human-Primate Encounters in Southern India

A recent study by Anand, S., & Radhakrishna, S. (2024) investigated how landscape modifications induced by mining activities influence human-primate conflict dynamics in a coal mining area in southern India. By employing household-level questionnaire surveys and geospatial analysis, the research assessed the occurrence and intensity of conflict incidents and historical changes in the landscape. In …

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Punjab's Animal lovers to launch 'no vote' campaign against Municipal Corp. Perturbed over the indifferent attitude of the Punjab Government towards stray animals, especially cows, and pitiable condition of the Municipal Corporation’s cow shelter at Chheharta, the Anti-Crime and Animal Protection organisation has decided to launch a “No Vote” campaign in view of the upcoming …