Rise in Blackbuck Deaths on Highways Raises Concerns for Forest Department in Solapur
Pune, India – The forest department in Pune has raised concerns regarding the increasing number of blackbuck deaths resulting from road accidents, particularly in the grassland areas of Solapur. Over the past few years, the department has noted a rise in fatalities due to collisions as well as poaching, largely attributed to the construction of highways that have disrupted the migratory routes of these animals. In 2020, the department recorded six blackbuck deaths, with factors …