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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"human-wildlife interactions"”.
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Integrating social and ecological predictors of human-wildlife interactions to guide conservation and management
… processes are necessary to successfully address human-wildlife interactions. However, such approaches are hindered by challenges in aligning data types, communicating across disciplines, and applying social science information to conservation actions. My dissertation builds on emerging efforts to …
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Crop raiding and conflict: Farmers’ perceptions of human-wildlife interactions in Hoima district, Uganda
Conflict between humans and crop raiding wildlife is a growing problem, particularly in tropical, unmechanised farming communities where increased competition for resources intensifies the likelihood of human-wildlife interactions. However, conflict can arise as much from perceptions of risk as …
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Demographics, Experiences, and Management Preferences of Backcountry Campers in Yellowstone National Park
… and to test visitor knowledge of recommended wildlife safety precautions. Results indicate that, much like in 1999, campers in 2016 were typically young, white, well educated, and male. Backcountry campers stayed for one to three nights on average and supported the new permit fee implemented …
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Human-wildlife conflict and mobile phone use among Maasai pastoralists near Tarangire National Park, northern Tanzania
… I asked the questions: (1) How do phones affect human-wildlife interactions?; and (2) What are the effects of mobile phone use on measures of human-wildlife conflict (HWC)? This research uses a mixed methods approach to address these two questions and test the hypothesis that mobile phone use …
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The Effectiveness of Two Interventions on Reducing Deer Feeding Behavior by Park Visitors
Seeing wildlife in our Nation's parks is often a highlight of many visitors' trips, but close range human - wildlife interactions can have negative consequences for both wildlife and people. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of two interventions (fear and moral appeals) …
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Human-turtle interactions during freshwater recreational activities: Understanding risks and mitigation strategies
Human activities are increasingly shaping the natural world. Understanding the multi-faceted and complex human-wildlife interactions that occur during these activities provides valuable insights into the human-led biodiversity crisis, and directions for effective environmental and conservation. In …
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Ethnoecology in the Colombian Amazon: Tikuna-Wildlife Interactions in Amacayacu National Park
This study examines human-wildlife interactions in Amacayacu National Park in the Colombian Amazon (3°02’-3°47’ S, 69°54’-70°25’ W). It explores localconcepts of nature to contribute towards culturally relevant conservation thatprovides long-term solutions to environmental issues. Research was …
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Human-black bear interactions in Missoula Montana
The increasing frequency and distribution of human-wildlife interactions is a direct result of a growing human footprint worldwide. Specifically, the effects of urbanization can be significant for many species, including American black bears (Ursus americanus). Human-black bear interactions (HBI) …
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Human-black bear interactions in Missoula Montana
The increasing frequency and distribution of human-wildlife interactions is a direct result of a growing human footprint worldwide. Specifically, the effects of urbanization can be significant for many species, including American black bears (Ursus americanus). Human-black bear interactions (HBI) …
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A Bear's Eye View: Insight on American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) Hibernation and Foraging Ecology in Virginia's Central Appalachian Mountains
… low across most of Virginia. The Department of Wildlife Resources (VADWR) and the United States Forest Service worked to rebuild wildlife habitat in the state, leading to recovery of bears. While some aspects of black bear hibernation and foraging ecology have been studied, there remain …