Society's Perceptions of African Elephants and their Relative Influence towards the Conservation of Elephants

Taruvinga, Amon; Mushunje, Abbyssinia

doi:10.1016/j.apcbee.2014.10.056

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“…A structured questionnaire with open and closed questions was applied to 66 ejidatarios during March and April 2017. The variables evaluated hacia la conservación de las especies (Taruvinga & Mushhunje, 2014).…”

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“…People in rural areas tend to prefer to protect and conserve species that they consider beneficial, while those that may cause some harm to the population or domestic livestock are considered undesirable and they thus seek to eradicate them from their properties (Rust & Marker, 2013). When there are major conflicts between wildlife and humans, and when they do not perceive tangible benefits from it, a negative attitude usually arises among local people towards the conservation of the species involved (Taruvinga & Mushhunje, 2014).…”

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Fauna utilization and local ecological knowledge in a community of the Sierra del Tentzo State Reserve, Puebla, Mexico

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Bustamante-González

López

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A study was conducted in an ejido in the Sierra del Tentzo State Reserve in the state of Puebla, Mexico, with the aim of identifying the level of use of forest resources, the attitude of ejidatarios (ejido members) towards wildlife, particularly the white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), and their knowledge about deer biology and management that they have developed in their relationship with forest resources. Sixty-six of the 96 ejidatarios with full rights were interviewed, using a questionnaire with open questions and statements with a Likert scale to obtain information on sociodemographic issues, use of natural resources, and perceptions and attitudes about wildlife and hunting. A field study was also conducted to determine the population density of deer and their population structure. Results indicate that ejidatarios make intensive use of forest resources and that hunting, although carried out by few community members, has a high impact on the deer population inhabiting the ejido's lands, which is perceived by the ejidatarios and corroborated by field population density studies.

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Fauna utilization and local ecological knowledge in a community of the Sierra del Tentzo State Reserve, Puebla, Mexico

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Bustamante-González

López

et al. 2019

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“…Elephants are poached because of their ivory (Goldenberg et al, 2016), and though it is prohibited to hunt them, many poachers still take the risk, because of the profit generated in the market (Goldenberg et al, 2016). Many elephants are also killed because they are feared and destroy goods (Taruvinga & Mushunje, 2014;Anastácio et al, 2014). But in all cultures they are seen as symbols of nature, used as flagship species (Lee & Graham, 2006).…”

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“…How can poor people live and share resources with these big and charismatic creatures? Elephants' spots and home ranges are being invaded by people in worryingly increasing numbers, and conflicts happen frequently, ending in people or elephant deaths (Douglas-Hamilton et al, 2005;Pinter-Wollman, 2012;Taruvinga & Mushunje, 2014), even inside protected areas (Craig, 2013). So, how can this problem be dealt with from an educational perspective?…”

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Global Science Teaching for Human Well-Being

Anastácio¹,

Azeiteiro²,

Pereira³

2017

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A curriculum framework for seven years of science education is delivered as a proposal for discussion, for the nine years of schooling that the Incheon Declaration defines as compulsory (UNESCO, 2015). Every child should learn Science in their mother tongue, hence at least one global science curriculum should be provided for free, translated for free, and posted in a public site.The materials derived from the same curriculum should be provided with the same perspective: translated into the child's mother tongue, easily available and free. These derived materials should address as well the traditional/local knowledge, respecting indigenous cultures. We strongly believe that, to achieve the 2030 goals for education, a massive global act of passion altruism that puts each teacher and pedagogue's creativity at the service of global science teaching. For other subjects, the feeling and convictions are the same. But, because we all depend on ecosystems that sustain us, to deliver that message using a science curriculum is an obligation. Sharing a global science curriculum open to change and debate that conjugates Biology, Geology, Physics, and Chemistry, while having in consideration the sustainable development goals, is the aim of this manuscript.

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“…However, animal or plant can be perceived as both advantages and disadvantages at once. Reflecting on finding of Taruvinga and Mushunje (2014), the elephant in Africa is considered as the animal that damage the crops and predatory, but also has a potential source of income. Consequently, it is necessary to make the community do not spread negative prejudice over the nature of the animal's ferocity (Friedrich et al, 2014).…”

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Perception of the local community toward the yellow-crested cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea abbotti), a critically endangered species in Masakambing Island, Indonesia

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The yellow-crested cockatoo is an endangered species with habitat is in a non-conservation area with community ownership. The local community's action is determined by perception related to the information about this animal. The study aimed to find out the perception of the local community of Masakambing Island to the yellow-crested cockatoo based on community structure and the advantages-disadvantages aspect. The study was conducted in Masakambing Island, Masalembu sub-district, Sumenep Regency, East Java Province, Indonesia. Quantitative and qualitative data were obtained from observations, closed interviews with the 160 respondents and open interviews with the key informants (local figures, government and non-government elements) and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). This study used mixed methods with convergent parallel mixed-methods design. The results showed that the community structure is a fatalist one with a nature capricious perception. The community has limited life choices and is controlled by other powers. Unsurprisingly, the local community does not have a vision or carry out any real action to conserve this animal. Meanwhile, the community has a perception that the yellowcrested cockatoo has more advantages than disadvantages. The implication is that added-benefits of alternative livelihood for the community based on yellow-crested cockatoo are required. Then, all of the community members can access the benefits of resources, especially based on the existence of the yellow-crested cockatoo.

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Society's Perceptions of African Elephants and their Relative Influence towards the Conservation of Elephants

Cited by 8 publications

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Fauna utilization and local ecological knowledge in a community of the Sierra del Tentzo State Reserve, Puebla, Mexico

Fauna utilization and local ecological knowledge in a community of the Sierra del Tentzo State Reserve, Puebla, Mexico

Global Science Teaching for Human Well-Being

Perception of the local community toward the yellow-crested cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea abbotti), a critically endangered species in Masakambing Island, Indonesia

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