Human–sloth bear conflict in a human-dominated landscape of northern Odisha, India

摘要: Abstract Planning for human–carnivore coexistence requires detailed understanding of the ecological and sociological circumstances associated with conflict, particularly in multi-use, human-dominated landscapes. We investigated influence socio-ecological factors on human–sloth bear (Melursus ursinus) conflict a landscape Balasore Wildlife Division, eastern India. examined data from 12 years (2002–2013) assessed attitudes people toward sloth bears through semi-structured interviews 350 people. recorded 167 incidents, including 201 human casualties (4 deaths, 104 permanent injuries, 93 minor injuries) 7 retaliatory killings bears. More occurred during monsoon season (Jul to Oct) than other seasons. Monsoon is peak growing season, when villagers spent more time outdoors farming, near forest. In addition, lack toilets villages may ...