Pakistan, May 18 -- Incidents of livestock attacks by lynx in various parts of Upper and Lower Chitral have witnessed a noticeable increase, causing financial losses to local communities and prompting renewed demands for an effective compensation mechanism for affected farmers and herders.

Residents of remote mountainous areas said repeated attacks on goats, sheep and other domestic animals by the wild cats have created fear and concern among livestock owners whose livelihoods largely depend on animal husbandry.

They urged the Wildlife Department and relevant authorities to introduce timely compensation measures along with preventive strategies to reduce human-wildlife conflict in the region.

According to a local community member, Nisa...