What are the challenges faced by the Gandhi Sagar and Kuno wildlife reserves in India
Examining the ongoing struggles of these reserves in terms of prey availability and predator challenges.
- Prey Availability: Both Gandhi Sagar and Kuno wildlife reserves face challenges in maintaining a sufficient prey base for predators like lions and tigers. Factors such as habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict contribute to the decline in prey populations.
- Predator Challenges: The reserves struggle to manage predator populations due to the limited availability of suitable habitats and prey. This can lead to conflicts between predators and surrounding human populations, impacting the conservation efforts.
- Habitat Fragmentation: Fragmentation of habitats in and around the reserves further exacerbates the challenges faced by prey and predators, disrupting natural ecosystems and migration patterns. This fragmentation can also lead to isolation of species populations, limiting genetic diversity and overall ecosystem health.
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