Rising Fatalities Stir Protests: Demands for Action Intensify as Kerala Leads in Growing Human-Wildlife Conflict Across India
Thiruvananthapuram, India – Rising incidents of fatal wildlife attacks in India have intensified human-animal conflicts, spotlighting the urgent need for effective management strategies in biodiversity-rich regions. The southern state of Kerala, in particular, has witnessed a troubling spate of elephant-related fatalities, with recent attacks in Wayanad accounting for four deaths within a mere 48-hour period. The increasing frequency of these incidents has sparked public outcry, leading to demonstrations demanding that the government take decisive action. …