Traditional knowledge applied to hunting and breeding of the vulnerable Yellow-footed Tortoise (Chelonoidis denticulatus) in the Cazumbá-Iracema Extractive Reserve, Acre, Brazil

Oliveira, Marcela Álvares; Costa-Rodrigues, Ana Paula Vitoria; Calouro, Armando Muniz

doi:10.15451/ec2022-05-11.12-1-11

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“…Recording bait from hunters' knowledge is an important tool for providing data that could fill the gap in the feeding ecology of hunted species [ 11 ] and assessing the impact of hunting and exploitation of environments [ 23 ]. The tucumã, baginha, babaçu and buriti stood out as the plant species most used as baits for different game species.…”

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“…It may involve the use of lures in different hunting and attraction contexts [ 5 , 6 ], types of environments [ 7 , 8 ], and different techniques [ 9 , 10 ]. This includes both active and passive hunting techniques [ 6 , 11 ], which can be performed individually or in groups, depending on the species intended to be captured [ 11 – 15 ]. All these factors are taken into consideration by hunters in decision-making regarding the hunting strategy to be employed [ 16 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In the Amazon rainforest, while there have been several studies in the Amazon that have examined hunter profile and hunting/consumption patterns, food taboos, and food preference [ 19 – 23 ], there has been a limited focus on the specific hunting techniques and modalities employed by people living in this biome. These few studies have shown that the capture of yellow-footed tortoises ( Chelonoidis denticulatus ) involves the use of different hunting techniques that are combined with knowledge of environmental characteristics to maximize the harvest of individuals [ 6 , 11 , 24 ]. The hunting of armadillos (genus Dasypus ), on the other hand, comprises the combination of two techniques: specialized dogs and jiquis—cylindrical wire traps inserted into the opening of burrows [ 18 ].…”

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Hunting practices in southwestern Amazonia: a comparative study of techniques, modalities, and baits among urban and rural hunters

Oliveira

Braga-Pereira

Bizri

et al. 2023

J Ethnobiology Ethnomedicine

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Background Hunting is a vital means of obtaining animal in various human populations. Hunters rely on their knowledge of species ecology and behavior to develop and employ hunting techniques and increase their chances of success. The comparison of the hunting practices of different human societies can shed light on the sustainability of hunting and the impact it has on species’ populations. In this study, we examine and compare the techniques, modalities, and baits used by urban and rural hunters in Rondônia, a state in southwestern Amazonia, Brazil. We expected that rural hunters would use these elements and have greater knowledge when compared to urban hunters. We also expect that the use of specific hunting techniques and modalities will have greater selectivity and specificity of capture for rural hunters and that this knowledge will differ between groups. Methods We conducted 106 semi-structured interviews with rural and urban hunters from October 2018 to February 2020. We analyzed the data using PERMANOVA and Network analyses to compare and contrast the hunting practices of each group. Results We recorded four main hunting techniques divided into ten modalities with three techniques and seven modalities being the preferred choices among hunters. Waiting for at a Fruit Tree was cited as the primary technique employed by hunters living in urban and rural areas indicated. While the techniques and modalities were similar among hunters, the composition of species targeted and baits used differed between groups. Our network approach showed that modularity in urban areas was numerically lower than in rural areas. All species had one to more techniques associated with their capture. Conclusions Hunters living in urban and rural environments showed high similarity in their practices, probably due to sharing similar environments to hunt containing similar species, as well as targeting preferably the same species.

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Hunting practices in southwestern Amazonia: a comparative study of techniques, modalities, and baits among urban and rural hunters

Oliveira

Braga-Pereira

Bizri

et al. 2023

J Ethnobiology Ethnomedicine

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“…Interestingly, although amphibians and reptiles are the taxa with the fewest species mentioned, they include three of the species with the highest use consensus. In the case of reptiles, fats are usually the main extracted medicinal product in South America (COSTA NETO, 1999;MOURA and MARQUES, 2008;HANAZAKI et al, 2009;CUNHA RIBEIRO et al, 2010;ALVARES OLIVEIRA et al, 2021;ALVARES OLIVEIRA et al, 2022). Hanazaki et al (2009) state that the use of fats for medicinal purposes was originated in Europe, which would explain its persistence in populations of mestizo origin such as the one studied.…”

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“Curanderismo”: Historical Zootherapy Among Criollo Inhabitants in Rural Areas of Córdoba, Argentina

Arias Toledo,

Trillo

2023

ethnoscientia

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This article presents a compilation and analysis of animal-based remedies included, in the chapter corresponding to Córdoba, in the category of "curanderismo" in the National Folklore Survey (NFS). NFS is a general survey carried out in 1920 with the explicit objective of recording the traditional knowledge of the Creole inhabitants of Argentina.In the NFS, we can releved the records of 37 animal species (7 of them domestic), animal parts or animal-derived products, with 66 different uses. Of these species, just 9 (3 domestic and 6 wild) continue to be used, reflecting a loss of knowledge and practice about the use of zooterapeutics. The species were classified into 14 use categories, with a prevalence of diseases of the digestive system and diseases of the musculoskeletal system or connective tissue, which would reflect the living conditions of the populations addressed by the NFS. The NFS reveals a complex ethnomedical system that included local biodiversity but also elements of cultural syncretism. Paying attention to them may enrich our view of the daily life of current and past rural communities.

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“…For instance, in the Neotropics hunters employ firearms, traps, bladed weapons, and dogs, in different variations and combinations (Alves et al 2009;Bezerra et al 2012;. ; Santos-Fita et al 2012), and the decision on which to use depends on the type of environment, available technologies and target species Tavares et al 2020;Oliveira et al 2022a;Oliveira et al 2022b). Another way of acquiring wild-sourced protein is through purchase at open fairs, local markets or gain ( van Vliet et al 2014van Vliet et al , 2015Chaves et al 2017;Souto et al 2019;El Bizri et al 2020).…”

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Human consumption of meat from roadkilled animals in the southwestern Amazon

Oliveira¹,

Afonso²,

Alves³

et al. 2023

Ethnobio Conserv

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The harvest of meat from wild animals is essential for the nutrition of many human populations in the Neotropics. Specific techniques are used to access wild meat in this region, but collecting meat from road killed animals, or purposely run over animals to kill and consume the meat have not been documented so far. In this study we interviewed four residents of the state of Rondônia who claimed to consume roadkilled animals. Respondents cited only medium and large mammals (10 species in total) as the group from which wild meat is harvested, with one respondent claiming to intentionally run over the animals. The interviewees analyse the smell/putrefaction condition, swelling and exposure of viscera as criteria for not collecting the meat. The meat from roadkilled animals may pose a risk to the health of humans who consume it due to the foodborne diseases it may spread after the decomposition process.In addition, the practice of running over animals for consumption of their meat can cause potential impacts to the fauna and humans since it can reduce animal numbers and also cause serious accidents.Further investigations are needed to clarify whether this is widespread phenomenon occurring in other places of the Amazon and the Neotropics.

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Traditional knowledge applied to hunting and breeding of the vulnerable Yellow-footed Tortoise (Chelonoidis denticulatus) in the Cazumbá-Iracema Extractive Reserve, Acre, Brazil

Cited by 6 publications

References 26 publications

Hunting practices in southwestern Amazonia: a comparative study of techniques, modalities, and baits among urban and rural hunters

Hunting practices in southwestern Amazonia: a comparative study of techniques, modalities, and baits among urban and rural hunters

“Curanderismo”: Historical Zootherapy Among Criollo Inhabitants in Rural Areas of Córdoba, Argentina

Human consumption of meat from roadkilled animals in the southwestern Amazon

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