wildlife safety measures
Leopard Sightings Near Pune Airport Prompt Increased Wildlife Management Efforts
Dec 08, 2025 05:02 pm CST
A leopard has been spotted multiple times near Pune Airport during low-traffic hours, prompting the Maharashtra Forest Department to install monitoring cameras and seek assistance from Australian wildlife experts. This incident occurs amid increasing human-leopard conflicts in the region, where approximately 1,300 big cats reside in Pune district and Ahilyanagar, leading authorities to implement new safety measures and population control strategies.
Tragic Leopard Attack Claims Life of One-Year-Old Girl in Gujarat's Amreli District
Nov 29, 2025 12:36 am CST
A leopard attack in Gujarat's Amreli district resulted in the death of a one-year-old girl despite her mother's efforts to save her. Forest officials have set up seven cages to capture the predator, which entered the family's home near the Amreli wildlife sanctuary. This incident follows another fatal attack by a lioness on a child in the neighboring Gir Somnath district, highlighting growing concerns about human-wildlife conflicts in the region.
Dangerous Leopard Captured After Five-Hour Chase in Nashik; Nine Injured in Maharashtra's Growing Human-Wildlife Conflict
Nov 15, 2025 10:03 am CST
A man-eating leopard was captured after a dramatic five-hour pursuit in Maharashtra's Nashik, leaving nine people injured. This incident is part of a concerning pattern of leopard attacks in the region, with additional cases reported in Pune and Ahilyanagar districts. In response, the Maharashtra government has allocated ₹11.25 crore for specialized rescue teams and advanced equipment to address the escalating human-wildlife conflict.