Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Wildlife Sightings Drop Dramatically at Yeoor Range
Imagine a park where animals live.
Every year, people count the animals to see if there are more or less.
This year, the people counted fewer animals than last year.
They didn't see any leopards, which are like big cats.
Some people think this is because people are building more houses and making noise, which scares the animals away.
Others think it's because of unusual weather, like rain, or that the way they counted the animals wasn't perfect.
So, they're trying to figure out why they saw fewer animals this year.
Animal sightings in Yeoor decreased by over 50% compared to last year.
No leopards were spotted during the 12-hour wildlife census.
Environmentalists attribute the decline to increased human activity.
Forest officials suggest unseasonal rains as a possible explanation.
Animal welfare activists offer alternative explanations for the findings.
- Who
- Forest officials, environmentalists, and animal welfare activists.
- What
- A significant drop in animal sightings, including no leopard sightings, was recorded during the census.
- When
- During the recent annual wildlife census
- Where
- Yeoor range of Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), Thane
- Why
- To assess wildlife population and the impact of human activity.
Impact of Human Activity
Alternative Explanations and Revenue Potential
Leopard Sightings
Impact of Human Activity
The absence of leopard sightings is concerning and indicates a potential decline in wildlife.
Alternative Explanations and Revenue Potential
The absence of leopards during the census is not alarming, and may be due to the unseasonable rains or an issue with the census taking.
Accuracy of Census
Impact of Human Activity
The census' accuracy is potentially compromised by increasing human activity and infrastructure projects.
Alternative Explanations and Revenue Potential
The findings of the census are not conclusive in determining wildlife density. Using enthusiasts could be a source for revenue generation.
- Location
- Yeoor range, SGNP, Thane
- Animal Sightings Decline
- Over 50%
- Leopard Sightings
- Zero
- Previous Year Sightings
- 152
- Current Year Sightings
- 61