Leopards thrive in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, population soars 198%

Leopard population in the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (DTR) has grown by 198.91% since 2022, a fresh report stated. In the Dudhwa buffer zone, which also houses several human habitats, the wild cat population grew by 142.86%.

- Deo Kant Pandey

While their growing numbers showed that the conservation efforts of the forest authorities and the rich biodiversity of Dudhwa were bearing fruit, it has compelled forest authorities in the buffer to swing into action and find ways to reduce the human-wildlife conflict.