The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Kerala looks to the skies to tackle human-wildlife conflict, but is this feasible?
S
Sarath Babu George
✦AI Summary
The Kerala Forest Department is considering using Indian Air Force helicopters to relocate large animals like tigers and leopards from conflict zones to safer habitats. This proposal aims to reduce the stress on animals and risks to personnel caused by long-distance road transport in rugged terrain.
Imagine a tranquilised tiger suspended beneath the rotors of, or within, an Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter, flying over Kerala’s hills before being released into the depths of an interior forest. What sounds like a scene from a wildlife documentary may soon become a serious conservation option.
environmentscience
✦
Get the full story
Sign up for Headlinne to unlock AI insights, political bias analysis, and your personalized news feed.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in