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The leopard count in Uttar Pradesh has increased by 17%, against national rise in count by about 8%, says the report Status of Leopards in India, released on February 29..
U.P. falls in Shivalik Hills and Gangetic Plains (SHGP) landscape of the national forest regime, which also includes Bihar and Uttarakhand..
According to the data released by the national tiger conservation authority based upon survey in tiger sanctuaries and reserves, the country has seen a rise in leopard count from 12,852 in 2018 to 13,874 in 2022..
In Uttar Pradesh, both the leopard and tiger numbers have increased which requires active engagement for management of human-animal conflict by the forest department and civil administration, the report read..
Leopards occupy a prominent position in the trophic pyramid alongside tigers, lions and dholes exhibiting adaptability in habitat and dietary preferences, and playing a vital role as top predators in a wide array of landscapes across India..
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