Over the past 15 years, crop destruction has emerged as the most common form of human-wildlife conflict, with over 30,000 reported incidents, according to data from the State Department for Wildlife.
Livestock predation follows at a distant second, with slightly under 20,000 cases.
Property damage, human injury, and human deaths round out the list, with each accounting for significantly fewer incidents.
The statistics highlight the growing strain between communities and wildlife, underscoring the urgent need for sustainable coexistence strategies.
