human-wildlife conflict
Tiger Attack Claims Life of 45-Year-Old Woman in Maharashtra's Chandrapur District
Dec 14, 2025 02:04 am CST
A 45-year-old woman named Aruna Arun Raut was fatally attacked by a tiger while collecting cotton in a farm near the Sindewahi forest range in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district. This tragic incident, which occurred on Saturday evening, underscores the ongoing human-wildlife conflict in regions adjacent to tiger habitats.
Tragic Leopard Attack Claims 7-Year-Old Boy's Life Near Ranthambore Temple in Rajasthan
Dec 12, 2025 01:12 am CST
A 7-year-old boy was fatally attacked by a leopard near Atila Balaji temple in Ranthambore, Sawai Madhopur, while walking with his father. The tragic incident has raised concerns about human-wildlife conflicts in the region, with forest officials confirming the predator was a leopard that dragged the child approximately 150 meters into dense vegetation. Local authorities are now working with the grieving family to provide support following this devastating event.
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.
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.
Wild Elephants Disrupt Traffic on Haridwar Highway Amid Rising Human-Wildlife Conflict
Dec 07, 2025 11:54 pm CST
A herd of six wild elephants from Rajaji National Park recently disrupted traffic on the Haridwar-Laksar highway, highlighting the growing human-wildlife conflict in Uttarakhand. This incident is part of an increasing pattern of elephant intrusions into human settlements, causing safety concerns for local communities following a recent fatal elephant attack near Rishikesh.
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.
Fatal Tiger Attack in Uttarakhand: Woman Killed While Collecting Fodder Near Kalagarh Tiger Reserve
Dec 07, 2025 12:29 am CST
A woman was fatally attacked by a tiger while collecting fodder near her home in Uttarakhand's Kalagarh Tiger Reserve area, prompting local MLA Dilip Rawat to demand stricter wildlife safety measures. Forest officials are investigating the incident while communities in Pauri Garhwal district continue to face threats from wild animals.
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.
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.
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.