Mammalian conservation: scientific frontiers and socio-political pitfalls

Lidicker, William Z.

doi:10.12933/therya-15-241

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“…Conservation of L. flavigularis will present new challenges; success will depend on our capacity for working in unison with local inhabitants and decision-makers (Lidicker 2015). While climate change will modify the area considered as suitable habitat for L. flavigularis, other factors already exist that threaten and modify the distribution of its populations and habitat.…”

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Effect of Climate Change on the Distribution of a Critically Threatened Specie

Sántiz¹,

Lorenzo²,

Carrillo-Reyes³

et al. 2016

Therya

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Climate change (CC) is modifying the habitat and distribution of wild fauna, causing distribution area reduction and/or altitudinal or latitudinal movements of species in response to increased temperatures and changes in precipitation. This increases the risk of species extinction, particularly for those with small population sizes, habitat specialists, microendemics and/or those with already restricted distributions. We examine how the effects of CC could influence the distribution and availability of habitat for the critically threatened and endemic species: the Tehuantepec jackrabbit (Lepus flavigularis) as well as the species of grasses on which it feeds. Our models were constructed using Maxent. Occurrence data of jackrabbits and grasses from the years 1959 to 2014 were analyzed, along with climatic and slope variables for three time periods, present (2014) and future (2050 and 2070). The climatic variables were taken from WorldClim (resolution: 30"), utilizing the HadGEM2-ES model with scenarios 4.5 and 8.5. Potential distribution models estimate an area of 9,274 ha of habitat suitable for the jackrabbit in 2014, with a 19.3% increment in this area to 11,071 ha by 2070 with scenario 4.5 and 9% increment with an area of 10,111 ha by 2070 with scenario 8.5. According to a Jackknife analysis, Precipitation of Wettest Month (BIO13), and Precipitation of Warmest Quarter (BIO18) are the variables that contribute most to the construction of the potential distribution models of L. flavigularis, from 2014 to 2070. Future scenarios (4.5 and 8.5) estimate temperature increase and precipitation reduction in places where jackrabbits and grasses currently inhabit. Also, these scenarios estimate an increase in areas with suitable climatic conditions in the future. However, anthropogenic factors (not considered in this study) have influenced the distribution and retention of the populations of L. flavigularis in the study area, so the outlook of the species is not encouraging. It is clear that CC will have an effect on the distribution of this critically threatened and endemic species, through modification of the area and distribution of its available habitat.El cambio climático (CC) y sus consecuencias sobre las variables climáticas (temperatura, precipitación) pueden poner en mayor riesgo la supervivencia de especies en categoría de amenaza, distribución restringida y/o endémica. Determinamos cómo los efectos del CC influyen sobre la distribución y disponibilidad de hábitat de una especie críticamente amenazada y endémica, la liebre de Tehuantepec, Lepus flavigularis y de las especies de pastos de las que se alimenta. Los modelos fueron elaborados con el programa Maxent, se analizaron datos de ocurrencia de la liebre y de los pastos del año 1959 al 2014, con variables climáticas y pendiente en tres periodos de tiempo, presente (2014) y futuro (2050 y 2070). Las variables climáticas fueron tomadas de WorldClim (resolución: 30"), del modelo HadGEM2-ES para los escenarios 4.5 y 8.5. Los modelos de distribución potencial es...

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Effect of Climate Change on the Distribution of a Critically Threatened Specie

Sántiz¹,

Lorenzo²,

Carrillo-Reyes³

et al. 2016

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“…De esta manera, la perspectiva de los afectados requiere ser considerada en el diseño de estrategias de conservación de las especies de fauna silvestre, puesto que la sustentabilidad de estas iniciativas implica su aceptación por parte de las poblaciones locales y, en particular, por parte de quienes han sido afectados (Jiren, 2021). La implementación exitosa de acciones de conservación de grandes mamíferos requiere entender los contextos en sus particularidades culturales y socioeconómicas (Lidicker, 2015;Van Eeden et al, 2018); así, se evidencia la necesidad de indagar acerca de la percepción de las comunidades locales como punto de partida para la formulación de proyectos de conservación en zonas donde se presentan estos conflictos.…”

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Conflicto humano–oso andino (Tremarctos ornatus) en la parroquia Plaza Gutiérrez, Cotacachi, Ecuador: percepción de los afectados y estrategias de mitigación

Espinoza Rivadeneira,

Andrade Villareal,

Moncada Rangel

et al. 2023

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En Ecuador, el oso andino (Tremarctos ornatus) está catalogado en peligro de extinción como consecuencia de la afectación de su hábitat por actividades antrópicas. En la Parroquia Plaza Gutiérrez, provincia de Imbabura, se han reportado ataques a cultivos de maíz y ganado vacuno, generando un conflicto humano-oso andino. El objetivo de la investigación fue analizar la percepción de los habitantes afectados por el conflicto oso andino – humano en esta parroquia, con el fin de incorporar esta variable en la construcción de estrategias de mitigación de esta interacción. Se aplicó una encuesta a los 20 pobladores afectados por ataques de oso en la parroquia, visitando y georreferenciando cada predio. La información recabada se socializó entre afectados y actores clave en un taller participativo realizado para construir, consensuadamente, las estrategias de conservación. La presencia del oso en la zona fue ratificada por la totalidad de los afectados, considerándole una especie perjudicial (80%) y calificando la interacción con una intensidad media (75%) a alta (20%). Los daños económicos en el período 2013-2018 se estimaron en 21.055 US$, siendo el maíz el rubro más afectado. La valoración de la especie por parte de la población afectada indicó dos tendencias: la primera fue concebirla como una especie perjudicial, debido a las afectaciones que generan en sus predios. La segunda fue destacar su valor y respeto como ser vivo. Las soluciones propuestas se centraron en promover prácticas de agricultura y ganadería sostenible para reducir los ataques del oso en la parroquia.

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“…This can lead to more frequent HWCs with mesopredators as they become more pervasive in an area (Curtis and Hadidian 2010). These common species are important to study because of their ecological influences as widespread keystone components of their communities (Lidicker 2015). Literature on human–carnivore conflicts is strongly biased toward large species (such as wolves, bears, and big cats), whereas the medium‐sized families Mephitidae and Procyonidae are underrepresented (Lozano et al 2019).…”

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Methods to mitigate human–wildlife conflicts involving common mesopredators: a meta‐analysis

Lazure,

Weladji

2023

J Wildl Manag

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Conflicts between humans and mesopredators are frequent and widespread. Over the last decades, conflicts have led to the development and application of different mitigation methods to diminish the costs and damage caused by such conflicts. We conducted a systematic literature search and meta‐analysis to assess the influence of different mitigation methods on 3 common nuisance species: raccoons (Procyon lotor), red foxes (Vulpes vulpes), and striped skunks (Mephitis mephitis). A majority of the studies, from 1963‒2022, were conducted in North America, followed by Australia and Europe. The predation of wildlife species of conservation concern by nuisance species is the main reported source of conflict in the published literature. Lethal control is the most commonly tested method and is generally effective at reducing conflicts based on the calculated effect size. Barriers have mixed effects, with electric fences and nest exclosures both being effective, whereas conventional fences seem to be less effective. Repellents mimicking predators (e.g., guard animal, predator smell) are also effective. Conditioned taste aversion is a promising approach, but no precise product or chemical has proven to be effective. Many interventions suffered from a lack of validation through experimental approach. Research on human–mesopredator conflict mitigation would benefit from repeated studies using the same methods in similar contexts, thus reducing heterogeneity in the results, and by testing new and innovative methods.

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Mammalian conservation: scientific frontiers and socio-political pitfalls

Cited by 4 publications

References 45 publications

Effect of Climate Change on the Distribution of a Critically Threatened Specie

Effect of Climate Change on the Distribution of a Critically Threatened Specie

Conflicto humano–oso andino (Tremarctos ornatus) en la parroquia Plaza Gutiérrez, Cotacachi, Ecuador: percepción de los afectados y estrategias de mitigación

Methods to mitigate human–wildlife conflicts involving common mesopredators: a meta‐analysis

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