human-wildlife conflict
Elderly Woman Trampled to Death by Elephant in Jharkhand's Simdega Forest: Compensation Process Underway
Nov 21, 2025 01:22 am CST
A 78-year-old woman was fatally trampled by a solitary tusker while collecting grass in Jharkhand's Simdega forest. Forest officials are processing Rs 4 lakh compensation for the family while monitoring the elephant herd that continues to cause fear among local villagers.
Leopard Enters Rajasthan Minister's Residence: Major Security Alert in Jaipur's VVIP Area
Nov 20, 2025 02:02 pm CST
A leopard infiltrated Rajasthan Water Resources Minister Suresh Singh Rawat's official bungalow in Jaipur's high-security Civil Lines area, triggering an extensive rescue operation. Forest Department teams are working to safely locate and capture the animal, highlighting the increasing instances of wildlife entering urban Jaipur due to habitat loss. This incident presents unique challenges given the VVIP status of the affected area.
Maharashtra Declares Leopard Attacks a State Disaster: Fadnavis Unveils Comprehensive Management Plan
Nov 19, 2025 12:41 am CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed officials to classify leopard attacks as a 'state disaster' and reclassify leopards from Schedule 1 to Schedule 2 under the Wildlife Protection Act. The comprehensive plan includes immediate deployment of cages, establishing rescue centers in Pune district, implementing sterilization programs, and adjusting school hours in affected areas to ensure public safety amid increasing human-wildlife conflicts.
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.
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.
Fatal Tiger Attack in Karnataka: Third Human Death in One Month Prompts Safari Suspension
Nov 07, 2025 07:01 pm CST
After a farmer was killed by a tiger in Mysuru district, Karnataka has suspended safari operations in Nagarahole and Bandipur Tiger Reserves. This marks the third fatal tiger attack in the region within one month, leading to immediate safety measures including trekking suspensions in human-wildlife conflict areas and deployment of all available staff to capture the dangerous big cat.
Man-Eater Leopard Eliminated in Pune District After Fatal Attacks: Human-Wildlife Conflict Management Challenges
Nov 05, 2025 09:44 pm CST
A leopard responsible for multiple human fatalities in Pune's Shirur tehsil was shot by forest officials after tranquilization attempts failed. The incident highlights growing human-wildlife conflicts in Maharashtra, where approximately 1,300 leopards inhabit Pune and Ahilyanagar districts, prompting authorities to consider population control measures while environmentalists call for landscape-based solutions.
Tragic Elephant Electrocution Highlights Growing Human-Wildlife Conflict in Coimbatore
Oct 24, 2025 11:44 am CST
A 25-year-old elephant died after knocking down an electric pole in Coimbatore's Thondamuthur area, highlighting escalating human-wildlife conflicts in the region. Forest officials confirmed the animal wandered from its habitat into farmland where it encountered the high-voltage pole. This incident occurs amid increasing reports of elephants entering residential areas, prompting authorities to implement enhanced safety measures and monitoring systems.
Dangerous Leopard Captured After Killing 8-Year-Old Girl in Uttar Pradesh Forest Zone
Oct 17, 2025 11:00 pm CST
Forest officials in Lakhimpur Kheri have successfully captured a male leopard suspected of killing an eight-year-old girl near the Dudhwa buffer zone. The animal, trapped in a sugarcane field, is believed to be responsible for the fatal attack on Preet Kaur on October 8. Officials are conducting medical examinations before deciding on the leopard's relocation or release.
Deadly Wolf Attacks in UP: Two Neutralized After 6 Deaths and 25 Injuries, Search Continues for Remaining Predators
Oct 16, 2025 02:22 pm CST
Forest officials have neutralized two dangerous wolves responsible for attacking over 25 people in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district, resulting in six deaths since September 9. Using thermal drones and specialized teams, authorities continue searching for two remaining wolves while residents live in fear. The Forest Department is prioritizing capture methods before resorting to elimination, but challenging terrain with sugarcane and paddy fields has complicated efforts to locate the predators.