“Our research revealed that 57% of households in the area reported crop loss to authorities, 64% reported livestock loss, and 77% reported human injury or death. However, only 31% of these households reported receipt of compensation from the government for their losses. The government is overwhelmed with daily reports of conflict incidents and unable to respond quickly. This lack of response or slowness is eroding people’s tolerance for wildlife,” says Dr. Krithi Karanth.
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