Man-Animal Interaction: Conflict & Coexistance

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Leopard-Human interactions in Himachal Pradesh, India


Victim killed by leopard:

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"In Mandi district, human casualties by leopard occurred every year from 1988 to 2007. Number of human casualties varied from 1 to 22 cases in these years. Out of the total of 162 cases, 13 people were reported to be killed and remaining 149 people were injured. Number of male casualties (n=99) was more than the female casualties. The frequency occurrence of human casualties was found to 38.9%, 30.2% and 30.9% during winter, monsoon and summer seasons respectively."

"In Mandi district, victims of leopard were found to be from different age groups. Among the victims, middle age group people suffered the most. Out of total 162 human casualties, highest number of human casualties occurred in the age group of 25-30 years. Highest number of casualties occurred in the evening time during 1601-2200 hours. There were 37, 22 and 12 human casualties occurred during morning (0401-1000h), daytime (1001-1601h) and night time (2201-0400h) respectively. Compensation or ex-gratia amount was paid by the forest department to all the victims of leopard attacks or their relatives in Mandi district."




source:  Kumar, Devender, 2011, “Study of Leopard Menace, Food Habits and Habitat Parameters in Mandi District, Himachal Pradesh”, thesis PhD, Saurashtra University

link: http://etheses.saurashtrauniversity.edu/574/ Reply