Leopard Spotted Roaming Freely on Thane’s Yeoor Road, Captured on CCTV

Quick Summary

• Two leopards, aged three years adn one year, were spotted on CCTV cameras on March 6 in Yeoor near Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
• Forest officials plan to install awareness boards in the area to ensure public safety.
• Yeoor Forest Range has a critically important elephant population and diverse wildlife.
• Unauthorized commercial activities have encroached upon the region, increasing human activity.
• CCTV footage showed the leopards near an Air Force base around 3:30 AM.
• Similar leopard sightings occurred previously in 2019 and at a hotel parking lot.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The sighting of leopards roaming freely in Yeoor reflects ongoing human-wildlife interactions due to urban encroachment. Increased commercial activities have heightened risks for both humans and animals. Installing awareness boards is a proactive step by forest authorities; though,broader measures might be necessary to address habitat encroachment and ensure coexistence. Ongoing vigilance by residents is vital as areas with rich biodiversity like Yeoor face pressures from urban expansion.Read More

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