Mahendra Giri Hills, located in Odisha's Gajapati district, are part of the Eastern Ghats and rise to 1,501 metres above sea level. Declared a Biodiversity Heritage Site in 2022, the region is rich in flora and fauna, housing over 1,300 plant species and nearly 400 animal species, many of which are endangered and endemic.
Click to View MoreIn Kerala’s hilly regions, human-wildlife conflict is shifting from large predators to smaller animals like macaques, squirrels, and wild boars, which cause significant crop damage. This change is driven by habitat loss, agricultural expansion, invasive species, and changing cropping patterns. The conflict leads to economic losses, threats to human safety, and reduced support for conservation.
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