In Gujarat, researchers are using drones and AI to help reduce crocodile-human conflict

Researchers hope that identifying individual mugger crocodiles will assist in rescue and relocation efforts.

Anusha Krishnan

· Nov 25, 2022 · 07:30 pm

In Assam, human-wildlife conflicts are rising as the tiger population bounces back

The number of tigers in the state grew from 70 in 2006 to 190 in 2018.

Aatreyee Dhar, IndiaSpend.com

· Nov 24, 2022 · 01:30 pm

In Kashmir, expanding settlements and border fences are bringing wildlife into conflict with humans

Conserving and restoring the habitats of the Himalayan region that the wild animals rely on for shelter and food are the best option.

Aaqib Fayaz

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Danish Qazi

· Oct 16, 2022 · 09:30 pm

Eye in the sky: Drones and thermal cameras reduce human conflict with tigers in Gadchiroli

The Maharashtra Forest Department is using aerial photography to track if animals are coming close to human settlements.

Saurabh Katkurwar

· Oct 04, 2022 · 09:30 pm

The full picture: A photographer on 20 years of documenting human-wildlife conflict

Senthil Kumaran, who has won accolades for his work, says conservation cannot only be from an ecological perspective and must factor in local residents too.

Arathi Menon

· Sep 17, 2022 · 01:30 pm

How India aims to reduce conflicts over feeding stray dogs, resolve disputes about dog bites

On July 31, the Centre released the draft Animal Birth Control Rules, 2022, overhauling the structure of how stray dogs and cats have to be managed.

Umang Poddar

· Sep 08, 2022 · 06:30 am

In Kashmir, growing human-wildlife conflict has left a deadly toll on both sides

Most incidents have involved black bears and leopards. Many victims are grappling with physical and psychological scars.

Farzana Nisar

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Waseem Dar

· Jul 29, 2022 · 01:30 pm

In Assam, farmers are using fences of lemon trees to keep elephants away from crops and homes

Biofences can be sustainable if the biological barrier does not impede crucial elephant movement between fragments of their habitat, say experts.

Kasturi Das

· Jun 20, 2022 · 07:30 pm

Vermin status: Centre and states lock horns over the killing of wild boars

In many parts of India, depleting forest cover is pushing wild boars to raid crops and enter urban areas.

KA Shaji

· Jun 13, 2022 · 09:30 pm

The mystery of why the elusive Himalayan wolf is stalking the slopes of Mount Everest

While the little known predator is more commonly found in Tibet, the rising number of livestock kills in recent years has highlighted its emergence in Nepal.

Ramesh Bhushal

· Jun 11, 2022 · 09:30 pm

In Assam, an attempt to poison stray dogs ended up killing 100 vultures

Unlike raptors, canines have an acute sense of smell and they are smart enough to avoid a carcass laced with pesticide.

Nabarun Guha

· May 09, 2022 · 01:30 pm

In villages of Madhya Pradesh, fear of elephants has marred this year’s mahua season

Villagers are scared to venture out following encounters with tuskers that ended in deaths and grief.

Manish Chandra Mishra

· Apr 27, 2022 · 07:30 pm