Synopsis: The Karnataka Forest Department has begun using AI-enabled cameras, thermal drones and new command centres to issue real-time alerts and track wildlife movement as human-wildlife conflicts rise across the State.

The Karnataka Forest Department is deploying AI-enabled cameras and thermal drones to provide real-time alerts as part of a new initiative to tackle the rise in human-wildlife conflicts across the State.

Forest Minister Eshwar B Khandre, speaking to the media in Kollegal, said data shows shrinking forest areas even as wildlife numbers continue to rise. He said the situation demands technological solutions along with learning to coexist with wildlife.

He added that a male tiger needs at least 14 sq km, and a female needs 8 to 10 sq km. Bandipur has 190 tigers but onl

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