Blackbuck Deaths Spike on Maharashtra Highways, Forest Department Takes Action
Pune, India – The forest department in Solapur has raised concerns about the increasing number of blackbuck deaths due to road accidents in recent years. The construction of highways in the area has disrupted the migratory routes of these animals, leading to fatal encounters with vehicles. In 2020, six blackbucks lost their lives, a combination of road accidents and poaching. Since then, there have been fewer incidents due to reduced vehicular traffic during the Covid-19 …