urban wildlife
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.
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.
Paris Deputy Mayor Champions Rat Coexistence While City Debates Urban Rodent Control
Sep 29, 2025 02:43 pm CST
A unique political divide emerges in Paris as Deputy Mayor Gregory Moreau advocates for humane coexistence with the city's extensive rat population, carrying his pet rat 'Plume' to challenge negative perceptions, while opponents like Geoffroy Boulard implement technological solutions to address what they consider a public health concern. The debate highlights different approaches to urban wildlife management in one of Europe's most iconic cities.