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Karnataka vet claims cologne trap used for first time in world to solve human/wildlife conflict (Exclusive)

Oct 13, 2018, 7:36 PM IST

This cologne trap method has been explored for studying behavioural habits of jaguars and other cats abroad, but it is the first time ever that this method is being used on record, to attempt and solve the ongoing human/wildlife conflict in India. While the Telangana government has given way for the veterinary doctor's tried and tested methods in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to capture their tigers, Maharastra is yet to turn positive about this attempt.