Scientists assert increase in forest connectivity is crucial for movement of mammals in India. The study’s spatially explicit results will help prioritize areas where restoration or mitigation efforts should be planned to improve permeability of movement for large mammals.
This study provides crucial information to decide ‘where’ and ‘how’ future infrastructure development activities should be undertaken, with the optimal balancing of development and biodiversity-conservation.
ಚಿರತೆಗಳು ಪ್ರಭಾವಶಾಲಿ ಪ್ರಾಣಿಗಳೆಂದರೆ ಅತಿಶಯೋಕ್ತಿಯಲ್ಲ. ಪರಿಸರವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಗಳ ಆರೋಗ್ಯವನ್ನು ಕಾಪಾಡುವಲ್ಲಿ ಅವುಗಳ ಪಾತ್ರ ಮಹತ್ವದ್ದು.
Humanity’s history with felids like tigers and leopards has often been that of the hunter and the hunted. On one hand, injuries to livestock and/or people can be fatal, causing heavy emotional and financial distress to victims. On the other hand, frustration and anger can lead to retaliation against big cats. These negative interactions can influence how people perceive carnivores, leading to gross misconceptions.
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