The menace of wolves in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich shows no signs of abating as the predatory animals struck again, injuring two residents, including a child and an elderly person on Saturday night. The attacks have intensified fears among residents who worry that the wolves could become more aggressive with time.
The terror is particularly pronounced in 35 villages around Bahraich, where residents are on edge. Despite the capture of four wolves and the deaths of nine people, the threat remains persistent. The local administration is actively involved in efforts to capture and control the wolf population, but the danger continues.
Forest department experts attributed the current issues to the behaviour of a single wolf rather than a collective increase in aggression. Wolves typically hunt every two to three days, and their keen sense of smell and high speed make them formidable predators.
Officials noted that wolves may prefer the darkness of Amavasya for hunting, as it provides cover, but this theory is not supported by concrete evidence. Senior veterinary doctor Rakesh Nautiyal added that the dark conditions of Amavasya might make it a more suitable time for wolves to hunt. Despite this, there is no authentic basis for the belief that Amavasya directly influences wolf behaviour.
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