The adjoining areas of Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) have recently witnessed instances of wildlife coming in contact with humans. Leopards have been spotted in schools at Mulund, Bhandup, Borivali, Andheri and in malls at Thane. No human casualty has been reported in these incidents.

“The movement patterns of these animals are based on their instincts and not intentions”, shares Pawan Sharma who works as a wildlife rescuer at the Mumbai based welfare organisation called RAWW (Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare). According to Pawan, Leopards do not have intentions to harm humans and they wish to coexist with people.