Unusual aggressive behaviour at Mohanlal Sukhadia Arts College triggers fear, wildlife experts link attacks to extreme heat, stress or possible brain disorder
Udaipur: Panic has gripped Udaipur after a series of unusual squirrel attacks at Mohanlal Sukhadia Arts College, where over 18 students and staff have been bitten in the past month, raising concerns about animal behaviour amid extreme weather conditions.
What is typically seen as a harmless creature has turned into a source of fear, with reports of a single aggressive squirrel attacking anyone it encounters on campus.
The repeated incidents have created an atmosphere of anxiety, with many now hesitant to step outdoors.
Those bitten are being administered anti-rabies vaccinations as a precaution, following medical advice.
“We informed the authorities and a rescue team was called, but they were unable to capture the squirrel. We are preparing to call them again,” he said.
Despite efforts, the squirrel has evaded capture, continuing to pose a threat on campus.
Satyajit Roy from People for Animals explained that wild animals can behave unpredictably under environmental stress.
“Such aggression can be caused by extreme heat, starvation, or even brain-related disorders. This is not normal behaviour for squirrels,” he noted.
He also suggested that the animal might have been previously domesticated and later abandoned, leading to loss of fear toward humans and erratic behaviour.
O.P. Meena from RNT Medical College cautioned that squirrel bites can lead to serious infections and rabies if not treated promptly.
“If timely treatment is not given, patients may develop hydrophobia, a severe condition associated with rabies,” he warned.
As temperatures continue to rise, experts warn of increased human-animal conflict, urging authorities to take preventive and responsive measures.
