Problematic Primate Behaviour in Agricultural Landscapes: Chimpanzees as ‘Pests’ and ‘Predators’

摘要: Primate responses to anthropogenic habitat changes such as agriculture occur along a gradient ranging from local extinction where primates are unable cope with the changing conditions (especially if hunted or persecuted), apparent benefit show flexible behaviours that enable them exploit human-dominated landscapes successfully. Understanding extent of primate flexibility is fundamental for informing effective conservation management. Here, we examine characteristic and traits greatest abilities agricultural landscapes, so-called ‘pests’, i.e. some members Macaca (macaques), Papio (baboons), Chlorocebus (vervet tantalus monkeys). We then consider what chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)—an endangered species great ape—exhibit associated these most typical pest primates. further implications pest-like other problematic in chimpanzees, including aggressive predatory behaviour towards humans domesticated animals. Recent research reveals can forest–agricultural mosaic close proximity people. In regions, human cultural beliefs promote tolerance apes. However, unlike traditionally labelled do not prosper environments. Their slow life history reproductive rate means they less likely recover reprisal killings eradication attempts once ‘tolerance threshold’ reached, beyond which people unwilling accommodate living alongside them. Culturally sensitive actions coexistence should aim foster through supporting existing positive attitudes apes, while working develop practical measures mitigate behaviours.