Himalayan

Human-Wildlife Conflict Deepens in Kashmir’s Ganderbal: Monkeys and Bears Take Over Fields

Over 70% of rural households have suffered losses due to wild animals. Leopards and Himalayan black bears account for most livestock attacks, while monkeys, porcupines, and wild boars ravage crops such as maize, apples, and vegetables. The damage is deep and personal. Crop losses at times reach 30% of annual yield, forcing families to abandon […]

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Black Bears in Kashmir’s Dachigam Are No Longer Hibernating: What Could Possibly go Wrong?

Hibernation has been an important part of the life cycle of the Asiatic black bears in the Dachigam National Park. With the arrival of winter, these bears would retreat to their shelters and remain inactive for several months. However, the situation is different now. The ecosystem’s apex predator remains active throughout winter. Such a change

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