Why do people visit primate tourism sites? Investigating macaque tourism in Japan and Indonesia

Sengupta, Asmita; Widayati, Kanthi Arum; Tsuji, Yamato; Yanti, Risma; Rahman, Muhammad Fadli; Balakrishna, Nagarathna; Radhakrishna, S.

doi:10.1007/s10329-021-00951-5

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“…In this study, mouth threat by a macaque and screaming or being frightened away by a human is the highest agonistic interaction observed. The most frequent agonistic interaction in Grojogan Sewu Natural Park (GSNP) and Singapore was grabbing or stolen from humans [10,14], while in Telaga Warna Nature Recreational Park (TWNRP), Bogor was moving away [43]. Approaching interaction with each other provoked agonistic, but the one who was being approached was being threatened.…”

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Macaque–Human Interaction and the Societal Perceptions of Macaques in Kalisalak Forest, Central Java–Indonesia

Imtiyaaz,

Wahyudiana,

Nasution

et al. 2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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The 2030 agenda for sustainable development, with its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aims to meet people’s and nature’s needs. Macaque–Human Interaction (MHI) is connected between SDGs 15: Biodiversity and SDGs 3: Good health and well-being, that biodiversity and conservation are crucial to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for people. Kalisalak Forest is one of the habitats of a long-tailed macaque on Java Island that is also commonly used as a grand forest park for multiple visitation purposes. This species is now listed as endangered by IUCN Red List. The MHI is found on this site but has never been studied. This research conducted a quantitative approach that emphasizes the respondent experience of visitors by the Lemeshow formula with the survey technique and ad-libitum sampling method. Our results show that the interaction initiated by macaques tends to be affiliative, feeding from human food provisioned. Visitor dominants are local people, which are already accustomed to the presence of the macaques, so it may cause the interaction to be neutral. Besides, humans initiate macaques and tend to be neutral, walking. Macaques in this site were habituated to human presence, familiar, and attracted to provisioned food. In addition, this condition can probably influence zoonotic disease. In that respect, minimizing the disturbance of natural systems would significantly help prevent the emergence and spread of new pathogens causing such zoonotic diseases. Our recommendations need more emphasis on forest management to avoid the potential zoonotic disease based on that MHI.

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confidence: 99%

Macaque–Human Interaction and the Societal Perceptions of Macaques in Kalisalak Forest, Central Java–Indonesia

Imtiyaaz,

Wahyudiana,

Nasution

et al. 2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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“…Respondents' perceptions of proboscis monkey conservation and their habitat can be seen in Figure 3. In the results of the research of Sengupta et al (2021) stated that many factors can affect people's perception of primate conservation. Research conducted in Telagawarna (Indonesia) and Japan showed that management regimes, socio-demographic characteristics, previous experiences related to interactions with primates and feeding influenced people's interest in visiting primate sites.…”

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Knowledge, Perception, and Participation of Proboscis Monkey Habitat Buffer Village Communities, Curiak Island Area

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Hatta

Arifin

et al. 2023

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Background: Indonesia has the third largest biodiversity of primate fauna in the world with 61 species, and there are 38 endemic primate species from these 61 species. One of the endangered endemic primates is Proboscis Monkey which is the mascot of the fauna of South Kalimantan. Proboscis proboscis conservation efforts are the responsibility of all parties, including the community. Community concern and participation are indicators of the success of proboscis monkey conservation. Aim: This study aims to analyze the condition of the socio-cultural aspects of the local community around the proboscis monkey habitat in the Curiak Island area through knowledge, perception and community participation. Method: Descriptive method with purposive sampling was used. Meanwhile, the research instruments were in the form of questionnaires distributed to the public and direct interviews. Findings: The results of this study show that public knowledge of the existence of proboscis monkeys and their habitat on average exceeds 50%; people's perception of the existence of proboscis monkeys and their habitat on average exceeds 50%; and community participation in efforts to protect proboscis monkeys and their habitats by more than 80%.

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“…Pendidikan konservasi dimaksudkan supaya masyarakat memiliki kesadaran dan kepedulian terhadap konservasi sumberdaya alam dan segala permasalahannya yang memiliki pengetahuan, sikap, keahlian, motivasi dan komitmen untuk ikut memecahkan masalah konservasi (Dewobroto 1995). Dalam penelitian sebelumnya, Sengupta et al (2021) menyatakan bahwa banyak faktor yang dapat mempengaruhi persepsi masyarakat akan konservasi primata. Penelitian yang mereka lakukan di Telagawarna (Indonesia) dan Jepang memperlihatkan bahwa management regimes, karakteristik sosio-demografis, pengalaman sebelumnya berkaitan dengan interaksi dengan satwa primata serta pemberian makanan mempengaruhi minat masyarakat untuk mengunjungi lokasi satwa primata.…”

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Perception of Bangka Belitung Citizen About Primate Conservation Effort

Dalimunthe

Priyansah

2022

JPBN

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The primate species of Bangka Belitung such as Mentilin are categorized as endangered species and are constantly under threat as a result of poaching and habitat destruction. Various conservation efforts have been carried out, one of which is by touching the aspect of public education. However, there has been no specific research on the community's response to primate conservation in Bangka Island. This study aimed to determine the level of public knowledge of primates typical of Bangka Belitung and to determine public perceptions of conservation efforts for primates typical of Bangka Belitung. The research method was carried out by surveying respondents from five different villages in Bangka Island, namely Zed Village, Kemuja, Payabenua, Petaling and Terak Village. The questionnaire consists of three main aspects, namely knowledge, perception and concern for the conservation of primates. In general, the response of the people of Bangka Island to the topic of primate conservation, both in terms of knowledge, perception were relatively low. However, as this was a preliminary study, it is important to explore the reasons behind the responses given in this survey. This will certainly be very useful to be taken into consideration for the primate conservation program that will be carried out by related parties.

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Why do people visit primate tourism sites? Investigating macaque tourism in Japan and Indonesia

Cited by 9 publications

References 58 publications

Macaque–Human Interaction and the Societal Perceptions of Macaques in Kalisalak Forest, Central Java–Indonesia

Macaque–Human Interaction and the Societal Perceptions of Macaques in Kalisalak Forest, Central Java–Indonesia

Knowledge, Perception, and Participation of Proboscis Monkey Habitat Buffer Village Communities, Curiak Island Area

Perception of Bangka Belitung Citizen About Primate Conservation Effort

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