Why black kites attack humans
A new study has found that the probability of attack by kites, birds of prey that inhabit urban areas, increases in neighbourhoods where human …
MoEF&CC increases compensation for crop damages and loss of life by wild animals
The compensation amount in case of loss of life by a wild animal has been increased from Rs. 2 lakh to Rs. 5 lakh
2023 in a blink: 10 top wildlife stories of the year
Down To Earth recaps the primary environment, health and developmental news from 2023
Bullet injury claims, protocols not followed: Questions shroud death of Dasara elephant Arjuna
Beloved tusker was gored by wild elephant during a recent operation by forest department
Human-wildlife conflict among greatest threats to animal species: WWF and UNEP report
Problem as much a development and humanitarian issue as a conservation concern, it says
Human-leopard coexistence narrative not based on evidence
Leopard-human conflicts cannot be effectively reduced without focus on conserving the animal's natural habitat
Kashmir human-wildlife conflict: Children being increasingly preyed upon by black bears, leopards
Experts have blamed rapid urbanisation and deforestation for the human-wildlife conflict in the Kashmir Valley
Yes, there are crocodiles in Iran and they are in trouble due to climate change
Crocodile attacks on humans in Iran’s poorest province are on the rise as drought fastens its hold on the country
How can humans & animals exist more peacefully? Global conference tries to find solutions
International Conference on Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence is being held in Oxford, the United Kingdom
Biting drought fuels human-wildlife conflicts in Kenya, Horn of Africa
Ongoing dry spell displaces wildlife from their habitats in search of pasture and water
Himalayan wolf a major livestock predator, though not by choice: Study
When wild prey is available, Himalayan wolves show less preference for livestock, irrespective of their densities, according to the study
Tigers have killed 11 this year in Uttarakhand; but don’t blame the animal, say experts
Tigers are not habitual man-eaters; each attack should be thoroughly investigated before a tiger is declared as a man-eater
‘What’s left of the jungle’ tells why India’s forest dwellers are its best conservationists
Nitin Sekar’s book mixes two strands of narration, juxtaposing the present times with India’s conservation history to conclude that …
Lions are less likely to attack cattle with eyes painted on their backsides
As part of an expanding non-lethal toolkit, this simple, low-cost approach could reduce the costs of coexistence for some farmers
Kaziranga braces to curb human-wildlife conflict ahead of monsoon
Water levels rise inside the park every year, prompting animals to move highlands in areas of heavy settlements
Tranquilised wild elephant dies after falling off lorry; autopsy indicates cardiac arrest cause of death
Wildlife activist alleges negligence by forest department during capture operation
Adivasis in India: Co-existence and stewardship
Much is at stake in how we define co-existence. On the one hand is a largely western legacy of wildlife conservation, while on the other hand, is …
NCRB: Injuries, deaths due to animal attacks increased by 19%
Most cases reported in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh
Wildlife Week: Improved fielding can help overcome sour relations at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Human-wildlife conflict has led to strained relationships between villagers and forest staff
9 human-animal conflicts every day in Bandipore, Nagarhole National Park
Most of these involved crop and property damage, shows data by the Wildlife Conservation Society
As told to Parliament (July 18, 2022): Final notification on eco-sensitive areas pending for 8 years
All that was discussed in the House through the day
No food in forests: Bears, langurs throng Uttarkahand apple orchards as native vegetation gets taken over by invasives
Locals report numerous changes in food habits of wildlife; increased number of tigers in the state may also have a role
Another person killed by tiger near Corbett
Forest officials term tiger attack accidental; tigress declared man-eater yet to be captured
No food in forests: Invasive species and altered habitats in Karnataka’s Western Ghats are creating a food crisis
The crisis may be fueling conflicts between humans and wildlife, prompting animals to venture into human settlements
No food in forests: Lack of food is driving Kerala’s wild animals into human settlements
Spread of invasive plants, habitat destruction destroying food for herbibores, which in turn is affecting carnivores