Utility of a psychological framework for carnivore conservation

摘要: Conserving threatened carnivore species increasingly depends on the capacity of local people to cohabit with those species. To examine such we developed a novel psychological framework for conservation in regions world where there are human–carnivore conflicts, and used Endangered tiger Panthera tigris explore utility this framework. Specifically, tested three hypotheses Chitwan National Park, Nepal, increasing human–tiger conflicts potentially jeopardize long-term coexistence. We administered survey 499 individuals living < 2 km from Park nearby multiple-use forest, record preferred future population size factors that may influence preferences, including past interactions tigers (e.g. livestock predation) beliefs perceptions about tigers. Over 17% respondents reported had attacked their or them directly. Results structural equation model indicated who fewer were less likely associate beneficial attributes, more undesirable believe government officials poorly manage tiger-related risks vulnerable Our can help address current challenges because it (1) integrates an expansive generalized set concepts, (2) enables identification interventions foster coexistence between carnivores, (3) is suitable broad application.