Tumakuru: We should not bring a situation where tiger, lion, leopard are shown only in the photo to the next generation. Therefore, everyone has to realise their responsibility and take up the responsibility of protecting the forest and animals, said Deputy Commissioner Y. S. Patil.
Speaking at the International Leopard Day programme organised at Tumakuru University auditorium this morning, he said that in earlier days, there was not much conflict between human beings and wild animals. There was plenty of space for the habitat of wild animals, he noted.
In the past, wild animals rarely entered the place where humans lived. But now cases of human-animal conflict are on the rise as human beings are entering near the places where wild animals live, he said.
The objective of International Leopard Day is to provide complete information and awareness about leopards. Secondly, the day will shed light on how to reduce human-animal conflict and how the forest can be protected, he said.
It is heartening to note that nowadays children are taking more interest in the forest and animals, he said and added children’s interest in protecting forests and animals should increase.
Those going on a trip to forest areas should bear the responsibility of protecting the environment. Plastic waste should not be generated in the forest area under any circumstances. This is a serious matter. We all need to realise this and act responsibly, he expressed.
