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Conflict in the backyard: In Maharashtra’s sugarcane belt, farmers wear spiked collars as leopard attacks rise

In Maharashtra's Junnar region, the rise in leopard attacks has instilled fear among farmers in the sugarcane belt, leading to three fatalities in just three weeks in Pimperkhed. The alarming increase in daytime leopard attacks highlights the growing conflict between wildlife and rural communities, raising concerns over safety and the implications for local agriculture. This situation underscores the need for effective wildlife management and community safety measures.