Translocation seldom settles human-leopard conflicts
The animal might cause problems elsewhere or die in the wild
Translocating leopards that stray into human habitations cannot permanently solve the human-leopard conflicts, pointed out wildlife researchers.
Referring to the recent incidents of sighting of leopards at Vazhachal forest division, researchers said the translocation could turn the animals more problematic and eventually it might cause problems elsewhere or die in the wild.
Publication Date:
23/04/2014