Lockdown equals nightmare for Wayanad’s wild animals as hidden traps set for them

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Forest officials said that animals venture into the forest for hunting when they observe little human activity around, which has been the case since quite sometime due to the nationwide lockdown.

Published: 14th June 2020 02:05 PM  |   Last Updated: 14th June 2020 02:05 PM  |  A+A-

A leopard trapped in a snare meant for a wild boar at Moolankavu in Wayanad.

A leopard trapped in a snare meant for a wild boar at Moolankavu in Wayanad. (Photo | EPS)

Express News Service

KOZHIKODE: Wayanad has been witnessing an increase in incidents of traps being laid for wild animals in the lockdown period.

According to sources, as many as four such cases were reported in the last three months in order to procure animal meat.

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Forest officials said that animals venture into the forest for hunting when they observe little human activity around, which has been the case since quite sometime due to the nationwide coronavirus lockdown.

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