Rajasthan News: Life is a daily battle for survival in Rajasthan‘s hot and dry environment. Leopards, one of the most ferocious predators in the wild, have been spotted in Bera, a hamlet halfway between Udaipur and Jodhpur, for many years. Bera has demonstrated that it is possible for people and wild creatures to live in harmony. Usually, interactions between people and wildlife result in bad outcomes, but not in this area.
The Secrets Behind the Harmonious Coexistence of Humans and Leopards in Bera
In Rajasthan’s Pali district, Bera is known for having leopards roaming around freely while also supporting a human population. There are a few things that contribute to this coexistence. Respect and acceptance come first. The Rabaris are a semi-nomadic shepherding group who live in Bera. They travelled thousands of years ago from Iran. They revere Shiva and consider the sheep the leopard slaughtered to be a sacrifice to God. Additionally, they acknowledge the large cats’ right to hunt and regard it as a sacrifice. The comprehension of the neighbourhood is another aspect. They are aware of and respectful of the wild cats’ territory and take care to have as little of an impact as possible on how they live naturally. In the heavily crowded area, they typically steer clear of building motels. The leopards have become a part of the environment and the way of life for the Bera people for many centuries. Crowds have flocked to the hamlet because of its distinctive feature from near and far. The location also provides daylight safaris for visitors to see this peaceful coexistence.
How Rugged Hills and Caves Enable Peaceful Coexistence with Leopards in Bera
The geography of Bera is another potential element. The hamlet is bordered by rugged hills and caves, which serve as the leopards’ ideal hiding places and enable them to stay away from direct human interaction. Because of the love and harmony, neither humans nor children are harmed by leopards. Similar to animals, people—especially children—do not become frightened when they see a leopard. According to legend, there was once an instance where a leopard kidnapped a youngster, left the child right away, and then went exploring in the forest. In this area, leopards can roam without concern for poaching or other threats.
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