Maharashtra govt to Send 50 Leopards to Reliance Foundation's Vantara wildlife

The Maharashtra government has decided to send 50 leopards to Reliance Foundation's Vantara wildlife rescue and conservation centre located in Jamnagar in neighbouring Gujarat, sources close to state forest minister Ganesh Naik have said.

The forest department made the decision to



strengthen conservation efforts for the big cats while also addressing concerns related to increasing human-leopard interactions in parts of Maharashtra, they said on Friday.

According to sources, the arrangement was finalised after discussions between Naik and the Vantara management.