Asghar Ali speaks with compassion and conviction about the growing conflict between humans and animals—an uneasy result of shrinking forests and vanishing habitats. He shares the painful reality that, sometimes, animals are killed simply because they pose a threat to human life. But to him, this isn’t a choice—it’s a tragedy.With heartfelt urgency, Asghar pleads for policy reform. He calls on governments to create solutions that protect wildlife without putting human lives at risk—especially in rural and rapidly expanding urban areas. His message is clear: we must stop treating coexistence as a luxury, and start seeing it as a necessity. Because when we destroy habitats, we lose more than just animals—we lose our balance with nature itself. Asghar Ali Khan is a dedicated wildlife conservationist committed to mitigating human-wildlife conflict, advancing effective wildlife management, and fostering the well-being and empowerment of local communities. HIs mission is to create a harmonious coexistence between people and wildlife while positioning India as the global leader in wildlife conservation. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx