Every day, countless videos appear on social media that shock humanity. One such video has surfaced from Mount Abu, Rajasthan. In this video, a leopard is seen looking for food in a garbage dump. This scene not only shows the poor state of wildlife conservation, but also brings out the bitter truth of increasing human interference and poor waste management. This 17-second video of Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Parveen Kaswan looking for food in a garbage dump was shared on Instagram. In the video, the leopard is seen looking for food in a pile of plastic and other rubbish. Kaswan wrote in the post, “What a sad sight. Shivansh Saha took up this leopard near Mount Abu. Look, our garbage has now reached the forest.” The video is accompanied by messages such as: “This is not a forest… leopards should not forage in our garbage.” Another message appeals: “Be better. Save forests. Manage your waste. Return wildlife to their homes.” “Stop showering, start caring. Get out responsibly. Respect Wild,” the video concludes. It means: “Stop littering, be sensitive. Get away responsibly and respect nature.” — Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) October 18, 2025 To see a powerful and agile predator like the cheetah foraging for food in garbage is an indication that the boundaries between urban sprawl and wildlife habitats are rapidly blurring. Experts say that this situation is not only worrisome for wildlife, but also for humans, as it can increase human-wildlife conflict. After the video, thousands of concerned environmentalists commented on the video. Most users called it “heartbreaking” and “embarrassing”. One user wrote: “We do not consider ourselves a part of nature, and this will lead to our destruction.” A local resident of Mount Abu wrote that she had seen bears and cows looking for food on the garbage dump before, but the administration did not take any concrete steps. Many environmentalists have criticized uncontrolled development projects by the government, saying that such activities not only destroy forests but also endanger wildlife habitats. Experts have called for stricter enforcement of waste disposal laws and the strengthening of buffer zones around forest areas.