Even as the government has increased the focus on conservation of wildlife, instances of human-animal conflict have resulted in loss of life of both humans and animals over the years
Wright says conservationists have failed to convince more and more individuals about the critical state of our animals and wild spaces today
The study indicates that despite consistent efforts by law enforcement agencies, wild animal populations in India are under additional threat during the lockdown period.
India holds over 70 per cent of the world's free ranging tiger population