Wolves, blackbucks, striped hyenas, monitor lizards and jungle cats – Koppal has them all. Home to some of most endangered wildlife species found in India, Koppal's grasslands remain at risk without formal protection. What will it take to conserve this habitat?
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Published: Aug 25, 2022
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