From Attitudes to Actions: Predictors of Lion Killing by Maasai Warriors.

作者: Leela Hazzah , Alistair Bath , Stephanie Dolrenry , Amy Dickman , Laurence Frank

DOI: 10.1371/JOURNAL.PONE.0170796

关键词: Animal behaviorMaasaiSocioeconomicsLivestockPantheraVeterinary medicineGeographyWildlifeLegal protection

摘要: Despite legal protection, deliberate killing by local people is one of the major threats to conservation lions and other large carnivores in Africa. Addressing this problem poses particular challenges, mainly because it difficult uncover illicit behavior. This article examined two groups Maasai warriors: individuals who have killed African (Panthera leo) those not. We conducted interviews explore relationship between attitudes, intentions known lion Factor analysis logistic regression revealed that was determined by: (a) general attitudes toward lions, (b) engagement traditional customs, (c) defend property, (d) socio-cultural intentions. Our results indicated were strongest predictor Influencing encourage pro-conservation behavior may help reduce killing.

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