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- Tiger sightings and attacks on cattle and humans have surged in Kodagu, Karnataka, moving beyond forest fringes into plantations up to 40 kilometers away.
- Wildlife experts attribute this to a successful increase in the tiger population due to reduced poaching and abundant prey, which has outpaced the available forest habitat.
- The situation is causing severe safety concerns for coffee plantation workers and estate owners, as tigers have become unpredictable and frequently encroach into human settlements.
What to watch next
- Evaluation of forest management strategies by the Forest Department to address tiger population density
- Implementation of safety measures for plantation workers
- Response from wildlife authorities regarding the human-wildlife conflict crisis
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