Analysing Local People’s Opinions on Incidences, Magnitude and Mitigation Measures of Human-Elephant Interactions Adjacent to the Serengeti National Park

Abel Mamboleo (), Crile Doscher and Adrian Paterson
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Crile Doscher: Department of Environmental Management, Lincoln University, New Zealand
Adrian Paterson: Department of Pest-management& Conservation, Lincoln University, New Zealand

JOJ Wildlife & Biodiversity, 2020, vol. 3, issue 2, 31-38

Abstract: We analysed local people’s opinions to understand their knowledge on the magnitude, incidence, adverse impacts and techniques for minimizing the adverse impacts of human-interactions in the Bunda district. The survey involved 130 local people from 12 villages for survey and interviews. The survey used a purposive sampling technique to locate local people with relevant knowledge on human-elephant interactions occurrences. Researchers are grateful to incorporate local people’s opinions into this study because their consolidated knowledge and skills, have for centuries, contributed to undisputed scientific knowledge in environmental conservation. In this study, researchers have learnt that crop damage was the main adverse impacts of human-elephant interactions while house damage was the least recorded incident. Despite crop damage being the most common impact of human-elephant interactions but hidden impacts are the largest adverse impacts. The majority of locals use traditional techniques to prevent and control problem elephants. However, the habituation of elephants to the techniques hinders their effectiveness.

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Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.19080/JOJWB.2020.03.555607

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