Pastoralists' Perceptions of the Endangered Grevy's Zebra in Kenya

Sundaresan, Siva R.; Bruyere, Brett L.; Parker, Guy; Low, Belinda; Stafford, Nicole; Davis, Shawn K.

doi:10.1080/10871209.2012.662577

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“…Interviews were developed and reviewed independently by sociological research experts (see Acknowledgements) before being piloted among pastoral communities in the Laikipia management zone at the southern extreme of the range of the Grevy's zebra (Sundaresan et al, 2012). Interviews complied with the ethical standards of the participating organizations.…”

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Can pastoral communities offer solutions for conserving the Endangered Grevy's zebraEquus grevyiat the periphery of its range?

Parker

Davidson

Low³

et al. 2016

Oryx

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Little is known about the Endangered Grevy's zebra Equus grevyi in far northern Kenya, where the species exists in small, isolated populations at the periphery of its range. Understanding the threats facing this species is a prerequisite for effective conservation planning but its rarity makes obtaining accurate information challenging. We set out to establish the current status of, and attitudes towards, Grevy's zebra in northern Kenya using local knowledge as the primary source of information. Pastoralists perceived Grevy's zebra to be in decline as a result of drought, lack of pasture and water, and hunting for consumptive use. There was also evidence of competition with livestock. Attitudes towards Grevy's zebra were predominantly positive, influenced by a range of perceived benefits of living alongside the species, and an absence of severe costs. Coupled with evidence of local conservation efforts in several locations, this is a positive starting point for community-based conservation.

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Can pastoral communities offer solutions for conserving the Endangered Grevy's zebraEquus grevyiat the periphery of its range?

Parker

Davidson

Low³

et al. 2016

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“…Conservation education is very imperative to change the attitude of the people towards wildlife (Kahan and Ali, 2015). Understanding the knowledge, attitude and perception (KAP) of people towards conservation and associated threat is also an important element for wildlife conservation and evaluating the success of conservation projects, in general (Soto et al, 2001;Sundaresan et al, 2012).…”

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Knowledge of conservationists on the effect of lead toxicity on the conservation status of African mourning dove (Streptopelia decipiens) in Ibadan, Nigeria

Jubril¹,

Omonona²,

Adetuga³

et al. 2017

Int. J. Biodivers. Conserv.

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The role of humans in any conservation action is vital and plays a key role in the success of biodiversity and wildlife conservation. The awareness and related activities of people to the risk of lead contamination as a threat to the conservation status is evaluated, particularly with respect to the status of the mourning dove. Lead pollution and toxicity has been reported in mourning dove with associated health and mortality patterns, and is therefore a recognised threat to the conservation of the species. This study therefore aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and perception of conservationists, who are the custodian of knowledge, on the conservation status of African mourning dove (Streptopelia decipiens) as a species model, and lead toxicity as an associated threat. The result shows that all the correspondents had varying degree of knowledge about the conservation of African mourning dove (S. decipiens) and the associated threat of lead toxicity. 16.3% of the respondents showed very high level of attitude, while 27.6 and 46.9% showed an average and high level of attitude to the conservation of African mourning dove (S. decipiens) and the associated threat of lead toxicity. Based on perception scores, 41.8% showed average level, while 28.6 and 5.1% showed high and very high level of perception, respectively; but 13.3% of the respondents showed low level of perception. Higher educational status corresponds to a higher knowledge, but less significant relationship to attitude and perception. It is concluded that, knowledge about conservation would affect the attitude and perception, though there are no significant gender and age differences regarding the topic.

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“…However, less research focuses explicitly on different aspects of local residents' knowledge about wildlife conservation, especially in areas with emerging conservation initiatives such as the transboundary natural resources conservation programmes [12]. Information about local people's knowledge and perceptions about conservation is important in wildlife conservation and evaluating the success of conservation projects [13] [14]. Moreover, understanding and acknowledging residents' knowledge and perceptions about wildlife conservation is an important part of a process of engaging with local communities and building constructive relationships between residents and protected area management [15].…”

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Local People’s Knowledge and Perceptions of Wildlife Conservation in Southeastern Zimbabwe

Gandiwa¹,

Zisadza-Gandiwa²,

Muboko³

et al. 2014

JEP

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This study aimed at examining local people's knowledge and perceptions of wildlife conservation in southeastern Zimbabwe. Data were collected between October and November in 2012 using a purposive sampling approach of households (n = 114) in communities adjacent to Gonarezhou National Park. Our results show that local people were aware of the Communal Areas Management Programme for Indigenous Resources (CAMPFIRE) and Gonarezhou, and their associated purposes. However, our results suggest that local people had inadequate knowledge about the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area (GLTFCA) and its purpose. Moreover, mixed perceptions about the impact of the GLTFCA on local livelihoods and conservation in the study area were recorded. Finally, the results indicated that improving park-community relationships, education and awareness programmes on natural resources conservation could assist in raising the status of conservation in Gonarezhou and GLTFCA.

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Pastoralists' Perceptions of the Endangered Grevy's Zebra in Kenya

Cited by 9 publications

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Can pastoral communities offer solutions for conserving the Endangered Grevy's zebraEquus grevyiat the periphery of its range?

Can pastoral communities offer solutions for conserving the Endangered Grevy's zebraEquus grevyiat the periphery of its range?

Knowledge of conservationists on the effect of lead toxicity on the conservation status of African mourning dove (Streptopelia decipiens) in Ibadan, Nigeria

Local People’s Knowledge and Perceptions of Wildlife Conservation in Southeastern Zimbabwe

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