Tag #Human-Wildlife Conflict

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Beehive Fences Reduce Human-Elephant Conflict in Kenya

Researchers in Kenya have developed beehive fences to deter elephants from damaging crops, resulting in a 75% reduction in elephant incursions and additional income for farmers through honey production; however, the approach's long-term effectiveness is vulnerable to climate change.

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Lioness Kills Girl Near Nairobi National Park, Sparking Concerns Over Human-Wildlife Conflict

A 14-year-old girl was killed by a lioness that entered her home near Nairobi National Park in Kenya on Saturday night, prompting authorities to launch a search and implement enhanced security measures, including electric fences and AI-powered warning systems, to mitigate human-wildlife conflict exa...

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Netherlands Debates Wolf Management Amid Rising Conflicts

The Netherlands is debating how to manage its growing wolf population (currently around 120) amid increasing conflicts with livestock and humans, prompting calls for stricter measures including culling, and a request to the EU for tailored solutions.

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Black Bears Occupy Southern California Homes Evacuated Due to Eaton Fire

Two 500-plus pound black bears have taken refuge in homes vacated due to the destructive Eaton fire in Southern California; one bear was captured and relocated, while another remains in a Pasadena residence, highlighting the increasing human-wildlife conflict in the region.

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Colorado Wolf Reintroduction Leads to Over $580,000 in Rancher Livestock Loss Claims

In Colorado, the reintroduction of gray wolves in late 2023 has resulted in over $580,000 in livestock loss claims from ranchers, with one ranch reporting losses exceeding $420,000, prompting calls for federal intervention and highlighting the conflict between conservation and agriculture.

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Beehive Fences Reduce Human-Elephant Conflict in Kenya

A nine-year study in Kenya demonstrates that beehive fences deter elephants from damaging farms by up to 86%, offering a scalable, nature-based solution to human-elephant conflict exacerbated by growing human populations and climate change.

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Endangered Bornean Elephants: Conservation Efforts in Sabah

Fewer than 1,000 Bornean elephants remain in the wild, primarily in Sabah, Malaysia, facing endangerment due to habitat loss from logging and palm oil plantations, resulting in human-elephant conflict and 131 elephant deaths (2010-2020); Dr. Farina Othman's conservation project aims to create wildli...

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Dutch Parliament Debates Increased Wolf Culling Amidst Public Fear and EU Regulations

A Dutch parliamentary debate on increasing wolf culling saw clashing viewpoints, with public fear over attacks on livestock, pets, and people countered by arguments for coexistence and preventative measures; the government is exploring ways to address problem wolves while EU regulations currently li...

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Kenya's Growing Wildlife Populations Face Habitat Loss: The Promise of Wildlife Corridors

Kenya's wildlife populations are increasing, particularly elephants, rhinos, and zebras, but face habitat loss from climate change and human activity; wildlife corridors, like Lewa Conservancy's initiative linking Mount Kenya forest to northern rangelands, are crucial for mitigating human-wildlife c...

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Surge in Leopard Killings Threatens Pakistan's Vulnerable Population

In Pakistan, 45 leopards have been killed in the last five years, a drastic increase driven by retaliatory killings after attacks on humans and livestock, worsened by habitat loss and inadequate government compensation.

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India's Tiger Population Doubles Despite High Human Density

A new study reveals that India's tiger population has doubled to over 3,600 in ten years, accounting for 75% of the global population, despite high human population density; success is due to anti-poaching, habitat preservation, and reduced human-wildlife conflict.

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Record High of Illegal Wolf Killings in Brandenburg Fuels Debate on Conservation

Brandenburg, Germany, recorded a record high of six illegal wolf killings in 2024, prompting a debate about lowering the wolf's protected status and managing the growing human-wildlife conflict, particularly with the highest number of wolf families in Germany residing in Brandenburg.

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