"Local people are opposed to wolf conservation because they consider wolves a threat to their livestock."(364)

"In 1991 a pack of 7 wolves (including three young) were observed. In 1992, 12 wolves (including 5 young) were observed frequently in the study area. The wolves used the protected plots (woodlots and grasslands) of the sanctuary as their main activity centers; blackbucks (main wild prey source) were concentrated in these areas. The wolves also entered the protected plots when disturbed by humans in the grazing land. The goats and sheep killed in the grazing land adjacent to these plots were generally brought into protected plots for consumption."(364)

"Some people emigrate with their livestock to other areas when forage is poor in the area. Dogs usually accompany shepherds to help protect their livestock against wolves. Despite this care, wolves managed to kill livestock."(365)

"Of 30 animals attacked by wolves, 24 (5 ad M, 10 ad F, 9 juveniles) were goats, and 6 (ad F) were sheep. All recovered kills were attacked at their necks and muzzles."(365)

"Ten percent of the attacks occurred during monsoon, 36.6% in winter, and 53.3% in summer. Ninety percent occurred during the dry period (summer and winter). During the dry period, wild prey, particularly blackbuck, all dispersed in low densities over a large area. Denning and post-denning periods occur during the dry period when young wolves are not experienced enough to hunt and depend on their parents for food. During the monsoon season, wolves preyed mostly on blackbuck; depredation on sheep and goats was minimal."(366)

"Most juveniles were killed by single wolves or pairs; adult goats and sheep were attacked when the pack size was =>4."(366)