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India

WII to map four bear species across India; focus on disappearing habitats & man-animal conflict

Reported by The New Indian Express 17 Oct 2026, 8:17 pm IST 1 min read

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Older estimates had put the sloth bear population in the Indian subcontinent at around 20,000, but experts say the numbers need fresh scientific validation.

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Section: India
First reported by: The New Indian Express
Reporter: narendra sethi
Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026, 8:17 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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