Human Animal Conflict on Zoo
Human-wildlife conflict represents a daunting challenge to wildlife conservation globally. As human populace increases, the application of technology expands, and the universal climate varies, social as well as ecological factors put people and wildlife in the direct competition for a dwindling resource base. In the major cities, individuals relish the beauty of a zoo, where they can leisurely observe the behavior of animals. The zoos usually include various animals that are concentrated in the same enclosure. However, when humans approach such animals closer, a conflict is imminent. In fact, confrontation between people and wild animals is a common situation as they are representatives of different species with different temperament and perception. In many cases, people and the animals have lost their lives and on lucky occasions have managed to escape with injuries. The following paper examines the human-wildlife conflicts in zoos with the case studies of the same subject matter. A...