Leopard attacks cow near Hasanur, flees after motorists honk

A leopard attacked a cow on the Dhimbam Ghat Road but was scared off by the honking of passing motorists. The animal survived, and local residents are now calling for increased Forest Department patrols in the area.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the growing human-wildlife conflict in forest-adjacent regions and the role of public intervention in wildlife management.
A leopard that attempted to kill a cow near Hasanur on Wednesday fled into the forest after motorists sounded their vehicle horns.
The article provides a factual account of a wildlife encounter without taking a stance on policy.
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