Local's attitude towards African elephant conservation in and around Chebra Churchura National Park, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT: Economic growth and development in developing countries often involves land-use changes which fragment natural areas, bring humans and wildlife into closer proximity and escalating human- wildlife conflicts. Human-wildlife conflicts impose huge costs on local people and their livelihoods. Balancing developmental activities with the conservation of mega fauna such as the African and Asian elephants (Loxodonta Africana, Elephas maximus; respectively) remains problematic. Understanding the reasoning upon which perceived risks and level of human- elephant conflict laid is critical to address societal or cultural beliefs in order to develop effective mitigation strategies. The perceived risks and level of conflict have to be properly addressed for effective planning and implementation of approp

SUBMITTER: Tsegaye A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10602352 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature