wildlife safety
Tragic Leopard Attack Claims 5-Year-Old Boy's Life in Tamil Nadu: Third Child Fatality in Valparai Region
Dec 07, 2025 02:47 am CST
A five-year-old boy was fatally attacked by a leopard in Valparai, Tamil Nadu, becoming the third child victim in eight months. The incident has heightened concerns about human-wildlife conflicts in the tea estate region, prompting increased safety measures and calls for comprehensive mitigation strategies to protect vulnerable communities living near forested areas.
Man Trapped in Leopard Cage After Attempting to Take Bait Goat in Uttar Pradesh Wildlife Sanctuary
Nov 28, 2025 08:48 pm CST
A man in Uttar Pradesh found himself accidentally trapped in a forest department's leopard cage after allegedly entering to take the goat used as bait. The incident occurred near Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary following a fatal animal attack in the area. Authorities have warned villagers to exercise caution and avoid wildlife traps as efforts continue to capture the dangerous leopard.
Dangerous Leopard Rescue Operation in Maharashtra Residential Area Leaves Eight Injured
Nov 14, 2025 10:39 pm CST
A rescue operation to capture a leopard that entered residential neighborhoods in Nashik, Maharashtra resulted in eight injuries, including two forest department personnel. State Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan participated in the two-hour effort and acknowledged the serious challenge posed by rapidly growing leopard populations in the region. Officials plan to increase wildlife management resources to address this escalating human-wildlife conflict.
Security Breach at Kerala's Newly Opened Puthur Zoo Results in Death of 10 Deer from Stray Dog Attack
Nov 12, 2025 09:48 am CST
A significant security breach at Kerala's recently inaugurated Puthur Zoological Park has resulted in the death of 10 deer following an attack by stray dogs. This incident raises serious concerns about safety protocols at the facility, which opened less than a month ago and is promoted as Asia's second-largest zoological park. Wildlife experts have launched an investigation while zoo authorities have remained tight-lipped about the tragedy.