Linking Conservation Behavior, Management and Human Societal Context: An Examination of Canids in the Brazilian
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2014-01-27
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There is currently a disconnect between animal sciences, human social sciences and conservation though there has been a call for interdisciplinary research in recent years. In order to bridge this gap, I adapted a conservation behavior framework, expanding it to include anthropogenic alterations, management strategies/tools, animal behavior and societal context. This framework was then applied to three species of South American canids found within the Brazillian Cerrado: Chrysocyon brachyurus (Maned wolf), Cerdocyon thous (Crab-eating fox), and Speothos venaticus (Bush dog). Though these species are all found within this topographically and biologically diverse region, they exhibit different social structures, ranges and hunting strategies which have varying influences on their management. The implications of species-specific behavior, diet and habitat use as well as protected areas, the Forest Code, habitat loss and potential predation are discussed in relation to conservation and regional human societal concerns. These societal concerns include economic disparities, eco-tourism, and agricultural/livelihood loss with most of the research originating in Africa and India. Region and species-specific information was obtained as part of a literature review with preference given to articles published after 2004. Data was also obtained from the IUCN. This interdisciplinary approach elucidates gaps in our current knowledge and indicates the necessity of such research in the future.
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