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5 September 2026

Forest department warning on crocodile attacks

The incident serves as a practical example of human-wildlife conflict and the application of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, which are relevant context for environmental conservation topics.

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Notes

  • A viral video from Naguladinne village, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, showed members of the public attempting to strike a crocodile with sticks.
  • The Forest Department has issued a formal warning against harming crocodiles following the incident.
  • Crocodiles are protected under Schedule-1 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, which provides the highest level of legal protection.
  • Forest officials attribute the increased visibility of crocodiles on riverbanks to receding water levels in the Tungabhadra river.
  • Human-wildlife conflict is exacerbated by the reduction of natural habitats due to environmental factors like fluctuating water levels.

Questions

  1. Discuss the legal framework provided by the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, for the conservation of Schedule-1 species and the challenges in managing human-wildlife conflict in riparian ecosystems. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Under which schedule of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, are crocodiles protected in India?

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