Reuters sees the trend too

Lions, crocs, hippos:

MKHUZE GAME RESERVE, South Africa (Reuters) - Humans and big beasts have lived side by side in Africa since the dawn of our species but rapid population growth is now stoking friction with dangerous animals, experts say.
"In general terms, I think with increasing human populations we will inevitably see an increase in conflict between humans and wildlife," said Jeff McNeely, chief scientist with the Swiss-based World Conservation Union.

All here. Funny how in science-related stories people become "humans."