Coexistence of Humans and Hamadryas Baboons in Al-Baha Region, Saudi Arabia-Emotional, Social, and Financial Aspects.

ABSTRACT: Human-wildlife conflicts arise from increasing human populations and the growing demand for land for agriculture and urban development. In Saudi Arabia, these dynamics have increased the impact of baboons on human communities, as expanding settlements encroach upon the natural habitats of baboons, while rising baboon populations increasingly invade urban areas in search of food, shelter, and water. We aimed to assess the effects of human-baboon coexistence on residents in the Al-Baha region, Saudi Arabia. From October 2021 to April 2022, we administered a 43-item semi-structured online questionnaire addressing emotional, social, environmental and financial impacts of nearby baboons. A total of 318 residents of the Al-Baha region completed the survey and shared their experiences regarding i

SUBMITTER: Alghamdi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12784782 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature