Revolutionary DNA Technology to Tackle Human-Wildlife Conflict

Revolutionary DNA Technology to Tackle Human-Wildlife Conflict

Researchers in Bengaluru have developed a method using trace DNA from livestock kill sites to identify individual large carnivores, offering a reliable tool for managing human-wildlife conflict. The study, conducted in Central India's tiger reserves, successfully identified tigers at 85% of kill sites using genetic samples like shed hair, saliva, and scat. This approach provides evidence-based support for conflict resolution and predator monitor…