From the dangers posed by selfie-seeking citizens in Telangana to the heartbreaking instances of being beaten in human-animal conflict in the national capital, rapid urbanisation, and the ruthless poachers across the States, leopards in India seem to be on the run for their life. Road
The 'Status of Leopards in India' report reveals that Uttarakhand's leopard population in tiger habitats and potential tiger habitats declined from 839 to 652 over four years. Rajaji Tiger Reserve recorded the highest number of leopards at 171.
The report also highlights the conflict between humans and leopards, as well as threats to leopards outside protected areas. The Minister of Environment emphasized the importance of government agencies, NGOs and local communities working together on conservation efforts to solve these problems - Newsx
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