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Human-wildlife conflict escalates across Kannur

Fresh incidents reported from Aralam, Kolayad, and Sreekandapuram highlight the growing threat to lives, agriculture, and livestock in forest-fringe villages

Human-wildlife clashes on the rise in China’s Giant Panda National Park

Friction between humans and wild animals at China’s Giant Panda National Park intensified significantly over the past decade as conservation efforts expanded, a new study has found...

Elephant-Human Conflicts: Enabling Practical Coexistence

In his discussion of humans trying to share space with giants, Dr. Nitin Sekar explains the trade-offs inherent in resolving these encounters and the power of compassion for all.

Kodagu human-wildlife conflict: Forest Minister to meet affected people

Ooty Tribals Hit the Streets Over Escalating Man-Animal Conflict

Madesh Kuttan, president of the Toda Tribal Community Welfare Association, said that in the past one year two tribesmen were killed by tigers in the Ooty region.

Human-wildlife conflict: 2 killed, over 40 injured in bear attacks across Kashmir since apple harvest began

More than 40 people have been injured and two killed in bear attacks across Kashmir since apple harvesting began in August, with animals increasingly straying into orchards, maize...

Tanzania Tourism Minister urges training institutions to address rising human-wildlife conflicts

Human Resource Officer at the Community Based Conservation Training Centre (CBCTC) in Lukuyu Sekamaganga, Ms Jackiline Fungo, revealed plans to introduce tailored short training co...

More people, farms, and drought could mean more elephant conflict in Southern Africa

A growing human population, expanding croplands, and drier conditions driven by climate change within protected areas could significantly intensify human-elephant conflict in South...

Thermal drones deployed in Kenya’s Amboseli Park to tackle human-elephant conflict

Dominic Mutua, a smallholder farmer from Inkoisuk village some 30 kilometers (19 miles) from Amboseli National Park, has often clashed with two elephants that enter his farm and de...

Wildlife Dept sets up control rooms across J&K amid rising animal attacks

Srinagar, Aug 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Department of Wildlife Protection has set up several control rooms across its wildlife divisions and issued a public advisory amid growing e...

Kenya relocates crocodiles as rising waters bring them into conflict with humans

Kenya's wildlife officers are trapping crocodiles on the shores of Lake Baringo in a bid to curb growing human-wildlife conflict as rising waters push the reptiles towards homes.

When conservation becomes a burden for local communities

As Tanzania earns billions of shillings from growing tourist numbers and successful wildlife conservation, communities living around protected areas in Serengeti District, Mara Reg...

Roadkill may keep Mexican wolves away from cattle

Intercepting wolves with fresh food before they reach cattle can reduce conflict The post Roadkill may keep Mexican wolves away from cattle appeared first on The Wildlife Society.

World Lion Day: Lions and communities face a growing struggle to coexist

Africa’s lions are running out of space. Habitat loss, shrinking prey populations and growing conflict with communities are putting the continent’s big cats under mounting pressure...

JWM: Dogs can do more harm than good in bear country

Canine companions may trigger attacks—and they probably won’t protect you The post JWM: Dogs can do more harm than good in bear country appeared first on The Wildlife Society.

As Sri Lanka braces for El Niño, national parks are a concern amidst encroachment

COLOMBO — Around 14% of Sri Lanka’s total land area is dedicated to wildlife protected areas, which includes more than 20 national parks. However, due to natural and anthropogenic...

Nepal enlists AI to help fight against crop-raiding macaques

In a village in central Nepal, growing conflict between farmers and rhesus macaques has prompted researchers to test artificial intelligence-based systems that can swiftly detect a...

Serengeti wants electric fence to control destructive wildlife

Residents in Serengeti District, Mara Region, have appealed for the construction of electric fences and prompt compensation payments for wildlife-induced damage.

Washington pumas linked to 76% drop in vehicle collisions

Pumas in Washington's Olympic Peninsula play a crucial role in decreasing deer-related accidents on highways. By changing deer movement patterns to avoid roads and nighttime activi...

Ezemvelo considers lion branding to reduce human-wildlife conflict in KZN

The post Ezemvelo considers lion branding to reduce human-wildlife conflict in KZN appeared first on Getaway Magazine.

When Wildlife Stops Feeling Wild & Starts Feeling Personal

If you’ve ever heard scratching above your ceiling after dark, you know how quickly a small wildlife issue can become impossible to ignore. That happened to me. What started as an...

Cougars cut deadly vehicle-deer collisions in the US by up to 76%, study shows

If you’re a black-tailed deer on the Olympic Peninsula in the U.S. state of Washington, you’re always surrounded by friends and family. You are free-range, with abundant food to fo...

Leopards face growing threats across K-P

Weak enforcement, food shortages threaten animal survival

Helping wildlife roam, one safe path at a time

Around the world, governments are investing in infrastructure that’s extending habitat range and enabling freer movement for animals. These innovations benefit human safety, too, a...