Half of Himachal grappling with human wildlife conflict Leopards and black bears spark tension

Category : Human Wildlife Conflict | Location : Himachal Pradesh  | Posted on 2024-10-18 03:32:46

Nearly half of Himachal Pradesh—49.5 percent of the surveyed areas—faces human-wildlife conflicts, mostly involving the Asiatic black bear and common leopard. These conflicts are widespread across Chamba, Kullu, Mandi, Kinnaur, Lahaul & Spiti, and parts of Sirmaur. According to the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), bears are responsible for conflicts in 18.65 percent of these areas, while leopards account for 30.85 percent.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/half-of-himachal-grappling-with-human-wildlife-conflict-leopards-and-black-bears-spark-tension-9619546/