What Explains Wildlife Value Orientations? A Study among Central African Forest Dwellers

摘要: This study of values placed on wildlife by Bantu and Yaka Pygmy forest dwellers (n = 200) in Northern Congo identified analyzed two value orientations - “anthropocentric” “biocentric.” The former, strongly displayed across all segments both societies, was likely motivated heavy reliance bushmeat human–wildlife conflicts, linked to attitudes approving the killing animals for human benefit. “biocentric” orientation more common among formally educated male respondents who do not hunt positively favoring conservation. Wildlife management strategies should consider including 1) sustainable local exploitation, 2) livelihood projects that provide a real alternative hunting, 3) conflict mitigation.