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Kerala looks to the skies to tackle human-wildlife conflict, but is this feasible?
Kerala Forest Department has proposed using Indian Air Force helicopters to relocate captured Schedule I animals, including tigers and leopards, from conflict hotspots to secure forest habitats. The move has sparked debate over its ecological and economic feasibility.
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