The Status and Spatial Patterns of Poaching, Illegal Trade, and Human–Bear Conflict of Asiatic Black Bears in China, 2010–2020

Diversity, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(2), P. 93 - 93

Published: Jan. 27, 2025

Asiatic black bears (Ursus thibetanus) are a large carnivore, widely distributed in East, South, and Southeast Asia. However, they have experienced dramatic population decline across this range due to various anthropogenic threats. The great demand for bear parts the market exposes species intense pressure of being poached then illegally traded. Meanwhile, continuous expansion land use results sharpening human–bear conflicts. In study, we conducted comprehensive search collected information poaching, illegal trade, conflict events related reported China during 2010–2020. By systematically searching judicial adjudicative documents news reports, identified 351 (64 221 90 conflict) country. showed that Southwest was hotspot all categories (41, 149 40 events, respectively). Bear paws were most common type found trade (52.1%), frequently form human injury from attacks (at least 52 people injured another 7 killed). determining status poached, traded, their conflicts with humans China, these will provide important insights into further research conservation iconic species.

Language: Английский

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Do Wildlife Management Areas Help to Mitigate Negative Human-Wildlife Interactions? A Case of Eastern Bufferzone of Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

Tropical Conservation Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 18

Published: May 1, 2025

Background and Research Aims: Negative interactions with wildlife hinder biodiversity conservation, attempts to devolve management local communities near protected areas have had limited success. This study applied Citizen Science Theory (CST) as a bottom-up approach examine the role of Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in reducing human-wildlife conflicts eastern buffer zone Selous Game Reserve. Methods: Data were collected from 240 households through surveys, focus group discussions, key informant interviews. Qualitative data analyzed via content analysis, while quantitative processed using SPSS version 26. Results: Following establishment WMAs, 67.5% 83% respondents reported decreases illegal offtake habitat destruction, respectively. However, incidents crop damage, livestock predation, human attacks caused by wild animals increased 28.6%, 40.6%, 79.2%, Regarding interaction patterns, annual damage was higher averaging 7.2±0.1 acres, compared 0.6±0.1 acres farther away. Similarly, approximately 83 attacked within 500 meters WMA boundaries, only 11 beyond 30 kilometers. About 72% indicated that occurred primarily during farming activities, lions, leopards, hyenas, crocodiles, elephants, buffalo, hippopotamuses identified responsible species. Conclusion: We concluded expansion habitats community-based conservation populations; however, it also heightened challenges posed communities. I mplications for conservation: WMAs inception is paramount particularly those requiring large home ranges. Enhancing control encouraging monitoring, sound odor deterrents, promoting public education on safely interacting animals, strengthening traditional enclosures predator-proof materials such thorny bushes or modern steel fences reduce nighttime attacks, should be prioritized mitigate negative wildlife.

Language: Английский

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A framework for assessing variations in ecological networks to support wildlife conservation and management

Ecological Indicators, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 155, P. 110936 - 110936

Published: Sept. 13, 2023

Habitat fragmentation poses a considerable threat to global biodiversity loss, making the study of landscape connectivity and ecological networks essential in an ever-changing environment. Of particular importance is assessment network dynamics, as it can provide invaluable specific insights for conservation management strategies. This research proposes framework assess variations identify priorities. In this framework, we applied multi-methods collect species occurrence create resistance surfaces based on habitat suitability from MaxEnt model. By using diverse approaches such least-cost model, circuit centrality mapper, identified corridors between core areas determined their centrality. Furthermore, employed multi-level metrics measure changes within networks. Additionally, introduced two indices evaluate human disturbance faced by habitats. We proposed novel method that considers habitats' Specifically, Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus) case species, examined across 2000–2020 Western Yunnan, China. Our revealed overall improvement with local losses availability black bear habitats Yunnan 2000 2020. However, have been facing escalating disturbance. approach provides assessing dynamic be landscapes, scenarios. helps guide promote human-wildlife coexistence changing

Language: Английский

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The Effects of Anthropogenic Disturbances on the Spatiotemporal Patterns of Medium–Large Mammals in Tropical Volcanic Landscapes

Animals, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(20), P. 3217 - 3217

Published: Oct. 14, 2023

A comprehensive understanding of the consequences human interactions with mammals is a critical factor in supporting and conserving species landscapes dominated by humans, which are increasingly threatened. This study aimed to identify spatial temporal between humans mammals. non-parametric statistical approach kernel density was used detect human–mammal interactions. The interaction (SIF) applied calculate overlap based on two-species occupancy detection model. activity patterns medium were nocturnal, diurnal, cathemeral. human–medium mammal pairs SIF values that <1 statistically significant included human–long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis) pair, human–leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis) human–barking deer (Muntiacus muntjac) pair. Based their high times, human–macaque pairings had risk conflict. Barking leopard cats displayed coexistence via time-sharing activities. Due niche variations activities, existence nocturnal relatively uninterrupted. showed most able adapt spatially temporally various Nonetheless, efforts mitigate human–wildlife conflict must be maintained, particularly case severely endangered species, such as Sunda pangolin.

Language: Английский

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Evaluating dynamics in human‐bear interactions within social‐ecological system

People and Nature, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(2), P. 906 - 918

Published: March 1, 2024

Abstract Over the past few decades, social‐ecological transformations have contributed to restoration of numerous carnivores, presenting new challenges for human‐wildlife coexistence. Evaluating and understanding interaction dynamics, particularly conflict‐prone species, is crucial conservation management strategies. Our study focuses on Asiatic Black Bear ( Ursus thibetanus ) in Western Yunnan, China, a region with favourable bear conditions significant environmental changes due policies. This employed multifaceted approach gather data occurrences human‐bear conflicts. Utilising species distribution models, we predicted potential habitat 2000 2020. We proposed methodology integrating human footprint delineate interface. Additionally, evaluated spatial–temporal variations interface between Semi‐structured interviews were conducted capture perceptions local communities regarding population, interactions findings indicated that habitats bears strongly influenced by forest cover. noticed improvements from 2020, notwithstanding localised losses specific areas. Most respondents attributed increasing population reduced impact during this period. Notably, proportion supported policies, previously participating their formulation implementation. analysis further revealed increases Remarkably, these did not significantly diminish communities' endorsement resilience can be net positive impacts policies livelihoods communities. highlights complexity dynamic nature within system provides insights facilitate sustainable measures. Read free Plain Language Summary article Journal blog.

Language: Английский

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Spatial patterns of human–long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis) conflicts in Java Island: A comparison of two secondary data sources

Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(4), P. 653 - 662

Published: July 5, 2024

Human–macaque conflicts present a significant obstacle to conservation and management efforts in Indonesia. Long-tailed macaques, species increasingly conflict with humans, are often regarded as pests due behaviors such occasional raiding on agricultural land. This study aims offer comprehensive insights into these by comparing data from two different sources analyzing their spatial patterns identify regions occurrences. Official records show larger quantity of data, while online news supplements this. However, official quality varies, diverse formats collection methods, whereas consistently provide accessible information over longer period. Both exhibit similar global statistical patterns, indicating clustering. Local autocorrelation analysis identifies hotspot areas primarily at the borders Yogyakarta, Central Java, East Java. Discrepancies between evident High-Low class lack clustering western part Java Island records. Despite do not fully reflect actual human–macaque conflict. Standardized methods interview surveys crucial for accurately assessing this Citizen science offers potential long-term wildlife monitoring, requiring systematic collaboration among stakeholders mobilize experienced volunteers.

Language: Английский

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Relationships between pollen assemblages and modern vegetation of the southern Gaoligong Mountains region, southwest China

Review of Palaeobotany and Palynology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 105230 - 105230

Published: Oct. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Conservation strategies for the North China leopard: Establishing effective ecological corridors in Shanxi Province

Ecological Indicators, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 169, P. 112908 - 112908

Published: Nov. 28, 2024

Language: Английский

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