How to curb leopard-human conflict

Chief Conservator of Forest and Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) and Field director Sunil Limaye said, "People should not panic not spotting a leopard. They are shy animals and usually run away from human presence."

On Tuesday, the society's CCTV camera captured a leopard entering and exiting their colony in the wee hours. The security guard spotted him.

Dos and don'ts
Dos
>> Give the leopard enough way to pass if you see it
>>u00a0Don't let your pet or children unattended
>>u00a0Keep society well-lit, carry a stick and torch

Don't
>>u00a0Do not provoke it. It can attack in self defense.
>>u00a0If a leopard has come in your society, don't gather around it. Call the Forest Department officials
>>u00a0Keep your society u00a0garbage-free u00a0