The article discusses the concerning decline of leopard populations in Pakistan, where killings have surged primarily due to retaliation against livestock attacks. Rangers at the Margalla Wildlife Rescue Center are caring for leopard cubs Neelo and Sultan, orphaned after their mother was killed. The World Wildlife Fund has raised alarms about the broader implications for wildlife conservation, urging immediate action to address human-wildlife conflicts and protect this vulnerable species amidst increasing leopard fatalities.
Researchers from the World Wildlife Fund warn that leopard populations in Pakistan are drastically declining due to increased killings, primarily from retaliation against livestock attacks.
The unfortunate rise in leopard deaths is attributed to both poaching for fur and responses to human-wildlife conflicts, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts.
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