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Rising Human-Wildlife Conflicts Threaten India’s Biodiversity

10/18/2025

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India faces a rise in human-wildlife conflicts, with tiger-related deaths increasing from 51 in 2020 to 111 in 2022 and elephant-related deaths reaching 629 in 2024.
The government has initiated measures to manage these conflicts, including community involvement and technological support.
Rapid urbanization and land-use changes exacerbate habitat degradation, even as Wildlife Week promotes coexistence.
Climate change further complicates these conflicts and affects vulnerable communities.

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Story summary

India faces a rise in human-wildlife conflicts, with tiger-related deaths increasing from 51 in 2020 to 111 in 2022 and elephant-related deaths reaching 629 in 2024.
The government has initiated measures to manage these conflicts, including community involvement and technological support.
Rapid urbanization and land-use changes exacerbate habitat degradation, even as Wildlife Week promotes coexistence.
Climate change further complicates these conflicts and affects vulnerable communities.