ANIMAL ABUSE IN INDIA: A CAUSE OF CONCERN IN THE LAST DECADEManeesha Mishra and Arpita MitraAbstract Animals have, since time immemorial been exploited by mankind. It is imperative to mention as to how animal resources have been misused due to their vulnerability and helplessness. The diverse wildlife of India has created multiple biodiversity hotspots, yet human encroachment on forest areas has been consistent, thereby increasing the Man-Animal conflict. The magnitude of animal abuse is vast and can be generally categorized as the abuse of both terrestrial and marine animals, ill-treatment of performing animals and cruelty towards smaller animals usually found in and around the human habitat. The present paper analyzes cruelty towards wildlife, performing animals and other smaller animals in the last decade in India and the need to look forward to man-animal consonance for a better future for all. |