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Activists Urge End to Wild Animal Captures
18 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Activists petition against capturing wild animals like tigers and elephants.
- Animals face restricted movement and scarce resources in forests.
- Experts warn against capturing attention-grabbing animals.

Wildlife conservation activists have formally appealed to key government officials, including the Chief Minister and Forest Minister, to halt the unnecessary capture of wild animals. The appeal comes amid concerns that animals like tigers, leopards, and elephants are unable to move freely and face scarcity of food and water in their forest environments.
Conservation experts have noted a troubling increase in the capture of animals that draw public attention. This practice, they argue, impedes the animals' natural ability to roam and live freely in their habitats, exacerbating the pressures they already face.
To address human-wildlife conflict, activists are advocating for long-term solutions that involve strengthening community-based forest protection initiatives with greater public involvement. They caution that indiscriminate capture could deplete forest resources and lead to significant environmental and social repercussions.