wildlife management
Successful Capture of Elusive Leopard at Pune Airport After Months-Long Operation
Dec 12, 2025 06:57 pm CST
A male leopard that had been moving within Pune Airport premises since April has been safely captured following a multi-agency operation. Forest officials, RESQ Charitable Trust, and the Indian Air Force collaborated to tranquilize the animal, which had been using underground tunnels and dense vegetation to navigate the airport grounds. The leopard is now under observation at the Transit Treatment Centre in Bavdhan, Pune.
Chhattisgarh Teachers Protest New Directive to Monitor Dangerous Wildlife on School Premises
Dec 11, 2025 02:34 am CST
Chhattisgarh's education department has issued a controversial order requiring government school teachers to monitor and prevent snakes, scorpions, and other dangerous animals from entering school premises. The directive, justified by a Supreme Court ruling, has sparked outrage among educators who argue it unreasonably expands their responsibilities beyond teaching duties and places them at personal risk, especially in rural and remote schools where wildlife encounters are common.
Tranquilized Leopard Struggles on Rooftop After Injuring 7 in Nagpur Residential Area
Dec 10, 2025 08:54 pm CST
A 3-year-old male leopard entered a residential area in Maharashtra's Nagpur city, injuring seven people before being tranquilized. The incident highlights growing human-wildlife conflicts in the region, with forest officials implementing new technologies to mitigate future encounters. Maharashtra's Forest Minister confirmed all victims are out of danger while detailing plans to better contain wildlife within forest boundaries.
Maharashtra MLA Dons Leopard Costume in Assembly to Protest Rising Attacks and Government Inaction
Dec 10, 2025 08:53 pm CST
A Maharashtra MLA made headlines by wearing a full leopard costume to the legislative assembly, protesting the government's inaction on increasing leopard attacks that have claimed 55 lives in his constituency alone. This dramatic demonstration follows recent incidents and highlights ongoing efforts to manage human-leopard conflicts through sterilization trials, habitat improvement, and technology deployment while navigating wildlife protection regulations.
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.
5-Year-Old Boy Dies Following Wolf Attack in Uttar Pradesh: Rising Human-Wildlife Conflict in Bahraich District
Nov 30, 2025 12:52 am CST
A five-year-old boy has died following a wolf attack in Kaisarganj, Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district, marking the ninth fatality in a series of attacks since September. Forest officials have implemented emergency measures including specialized search teams and cage traps while following Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's directive to capture or neutralize wolves threatening human safety in the region.
Forest Department Deploys Thermal Drones After Leopard Sighting in Pune Residential Area
Nov 23, 2025 10:36 pm CST
A leopard was spotted in Pune's Aundh area near Sindh Society, prompting the Forest Department to launch an extensive search operation using thermal drones and advanced technology. Residents have been alerted to remain vigilant as authorities respond to this wildlife incursion in a region known to have approximately 1,300 leopards across Pune and Ahilyanagar districts.
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.
Record Bear Attacks in Japan: Climate Change, Population Growth, and Rural Challenges Converge
Nov 12, 2025 05:27 pm CST
Japan faces unprecedented bear attacks with 13 fatalities since April, as expanding bear populations and poor acorn harvests drive hungry animals into human settlements. Despite military deployment and increased culling efforts, the crisis highlights the complex intersection of wildlife management, climate change, and rural depopulation in modern Japan.
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.