Big cats making a comeback

There is nothing so good as a good news story so the reports of an undisputed rise in  tiger and leopard populations is certainly the best. With technology comes new ways to monitor animal behaviour and track their movements thereby providing valuable information that enables greater protection and conservation of habitats and prey species.Not that long ago it all seems hopeless for these magnificent animals but thankfully the sustained efforts and greater awareness of their struggle to survive has led to a very positive comeback. Of course there is the ever present threats of this growth in populations being attractive to those who exploit and plunder, the very reason for their decline in the first place so policing is an essential part of the process. Conflicts will undoubtedly occur too between villages and the animals which also has to be managed in an intelligent way but on the whole this news is something to celebrate.