Wildlife experts cite human encroachment, habitat disruption, and reduced forest cover as major reasons behind this decline in Karnala Bird Sanctuary. Moreover, the noise and movement from growing tourism in the area might also be contributing to this reduced wildlife presence. Panvel: Once a hotspot for wildlife sightings near Mumbai, the Karnala Bird Sanctuary in … Continue reading Wildlife Declines in Karnala Bird Sanctuary, But Birdlife Flourishes