Man-animal conflicts in India have risen on account of the urban expansion owing to the ever-increasing overpopulation, that currently stands at 1.25 billion.

Cubs of Tigress Avni spotted alive at Yavatmal's Vihirgaon 2 weeks after her death

 white ruler started mass killing of animals

40000 to less than 1800 tigers in a mere hundred years[wiki] - earth hour

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40,000 to less than 1,800 tigers in a mere hundred years[wiki]- during british rule- ..... so as to keep them "out of a thousand temptations and injurious pursuits"