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The bee project helping to tackle elephant-human conflict in Kenya in pictures

Elephant conservation in Tsavo has seen success, but human-elephant conflicts are the leading cause of elephant deaths.
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How can India stop deadly leopard attacks? DW 10/31/2024

Escalating human-leopard conflicts in India due to urbanization have resulted in multiple fatalities, significantly impacting vulnerable communities.

Hairballs Shed Light on Man-Eating Lions' Menu

The Tsavo lions in 1898 became infamous for killing and consuming railroad workers in East Africa, highlighting challenges of human-wildlife conflict.

Get away, grizzly: why scientists are chasing bears with drones

Drones are effective in safely hazing grizzly bears away from human habitats.

How can India stop deadly leopard attacks? DW 10/31/2024

Escalating human-leopard conflicts in India due to urbanization have resulted in multiple fatalities, significantly impacting vulnerable communities.

Hairballs Shed Light on Man-Eating Lions' Menu

The Tsavo lions in 1898 became infamous for killing and consuming railroad workers in East Africa, highlighting challenges of human-wildlife conflict.

Get away, grizzly: why scientists are chasing bears with drones

Drones are effective in safely hazing grizzly bears away from human habitats.
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Beehive Fences Benefit People and Elephants

Beehive fences effectively deter elephants from damaging crops while providing farmers with honey income.
A long-term study indicates that beehive fences are 76 to 86 percent effective at reducing crop raids by elephants.

Beloved bear killed after swiping at woman in CA. Now a tribe honors it with burial

Victor the bear was a sacred figure to a local tribe but was deemed a threat after dangerous human encounters, leading to tragic consequences.

How can India stem increase in leopard attacks? DW 10/31/2024

Growing leopard population is leading to increased human-wildlife conflicts in India, affecting communities and prompting school closures.

Beehive Fences Benefit People and Elephants

Beehive fences effectively deter elephants from damaging crops while providing farmers with honey income.
A long-term study indicates that beehive fences are 76 to 86 percent effective at reducing crop raids by elephants.

Beloved bear killed after swiping at woman in CA. Now a tribe honors it with burial

Victor the bear was a sacred figure to a local tribe but was deemed a threat after dangerous human encounters, leading to tragic consequences.

How can India stem increase in leopard attacks? DW 10/31/2024

Growing leopard population is leading to increased human-wildlife conflicts in India, affecting communities and prompting school closures.
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DNA confirms these 19th century lions ate humans

The Tsavo Man-Eaters killed many railway workers in 1898, confirmed via DNA analysis to have included human remains among other prey.
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Rare polar bear shot dead by police in Iceland after being thought a threat

A rare polar bear in Iceland was shot by police after posing a threat to local residents, highlighting risks from wildlife in unusual environments.

Why did authorities kill Malibu puma who attacked a boy? 'We don't have mountain lion jail'

A mountain lion was killed after attacking a 5-year-old boy, sparking controversy over wildlife management and safety.

Mama bear, 3 cubs attack elderly man after crashing into his Colorado home

A man was attacked by a black bear and her cubs in Colorado after they entered his home, leading to significant injuries.

Rare polar bear shot dead by police in Iceland after being thought a threat

A rare polar bear in Iceland was shot by police after posing a threat to local residents, highlighting risks from wildlife in unusual environments.

Why did authorities kill Malibu puma who attacked a boy? 'We don't have mountain lion jail'

A mountain lion was killed after attacking a 5-year-old boy, sparking controversy over wildlife management and safety.

Mama bear, 3 cubs attack elderly man after crashing into his Colorado home

A man was attacked by a black bear and her cubs in Colorado after they entered his home, leading to significant injuries.
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Parrots Orchestrate Brutal Revenge on Small Town After Deforestation Drove Them Out of Their Homes

An army of parrots has invaded Hilario Ascasubi, disrupting local life and causing significant issues due to their overwhelming numbers and destructive behavior.

California bears make themselves at home as humans build closer to nature

Bears are increasingly entering human homes in Sierra Madre as winter approaches, seeking food and shelter.

Zimbabwe outlines plan to cull scores of elephants to feed people after drought

Zimbabwe plans to cull 200 elephants to alleviate hunger due to severe drought, marking the first cull since 1988.

Population growth will push humans into wildlife habitats, study says

Human-wildlife overlap will increase significantly by 2070, causing potential conflicts and biodiversity loss.
High biodiversity areas are most at risk from human encroachment into wildlife habitats.

Collision course: polar bears forced into people's path by climate crisis

Climate change is increasing polar bear encounters with human communities, leading to unexpected and dangerous interactions.

Japan to trial AI bear warning system after record number of attacks

AI bear-warning system to monitor bear movements and prevent attacks in Japan.

Coyote mom searches for pups seized from den in California yard. 'Beyond sad'

Coyote pups taken from homeowner's yard now in care for eventual release into the wild.
Mother coyote desperately searching for her babies in the neighborhood.
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