As I mentioned yesterday, I'm working in a serious conflict zone today but here's a KP report on the latest loss of human life in Baitadi and some news from Uttar Pradesh (UP) of a tiger killing two people in 24 hours.
Via @WildTigerNews:
#India #HumanWildlifeConflict - Fear grips Uttar Pradesh village as #tiger kills 2 in 24 hrs http://toi.in/NBK83Y
#Nepal - 26th victim in 4 years in region, death of 7-yr-old in #leopard attack rekindles fears among Baitadi folks http://bit.ly/2b7yzUJ
Uttarakhand, UP and Nepal, all of the same region, are high conflict areas. Big cats move over borders through these areas. Genetic databases, conflict kits and better safety through infrastructure (plus education) are requirements across a vast region. Economic factors play a large part in this and I'll say it for the millionth time, #poverty alleviation to help provide the infrastructure is key.
