EARTH MATTERS – NEW SERIES
“CRIME AGAINST WILDLIFE -LEOPARDS”

One of the most misunderstood creatures is the leopard… considered as a
pest and a killer in many parts of the country.
Many incidents of man and leopard conflicts are reported from tea gardens
and hilly areas.
It is important to understand why it comes out of the security of jungles
in search of food and water.
It is because we destroy its habitat by cutting the forests, draining
water out of the jungles and when there is nothing left for them they come
out.
An important part of the delicate web of life, disappearance of these
leopards is creating an imbalance affecting the lives of all of us.
Despite being a protected species at least 228 leopards have been killed
since January, 2006. For the forests’ food chain to remain intact, illegal
poaching should also be in check …
Nature’s supreme predators, these handsome felines are today in danger
because of human activities… and when they are at risk… the whole human
race is put at risk.

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