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The image is slightly grotesque but it's the reality of it I'm afraid as Bindu examines a young dead leopard a few weeks ago. I'm busy pouring over images and data before a meeting with the District Forest Office here in the Kaski, a high conflict area. I'm introducing new strategy for mitigation, to be used immediately with the Kaski as a test case. Such is the nature of all this I see more dead leopards than live ones but that is mainly due to their incredibly secretive nature. It's when they do appear that all hell can break loose. Their behavior is changing, evolving to maintain survival. It's vital we keep up with and adapt in the new nature being created. Blaming, complaining and sadness at the situation do nothing, it's about working hard and aiming at some sort of balance. It'll never be perfect but the current situation has to improve to minimize loss on both sides.The
