At least 15 incidents related to leopards have been recorded in western Maharashtra in January, including human-leopard conflicts, accidents, and reunions. The forest department, along with RESQ Charitable Trust, has addressed the incidents and highlighted the need for urgent attention from authorities due to the rising incidents of human-leopard conflicts.
A lone leopard cub, approximately 1.5-month-old male was discovered on Tuesday afternoon near a popular tourist location in the middle of a walking path
The Forest Department has roped in people who specialise in reducing human-animal conflicts and have adopted technological solutions to rule out any untoward incident that may put conservation efforts in jeopardy.
Numero Uno, a rust-spotted cat, represents scores of wildlife rescued daily. While some have no option but to remain in captivity, many still have hope.