Gendered perceptions of tigers in Chitwan National Park, Nepal

摘要: Abstract The survival of many populations threatened mammals depends on the willingness human communities to coexist with them. Gender is an important factor because men and women often have different perceptions wildlife that influence their wildlife. While previous studies hypothesized what may drive gendered wildlife, research investigating underlying drivers these differences lacking, especially in developing countries. objective this paper identify attitude toward globally endangered tigers (Panthera tigris) Chitwan National Park (CNP), Nepal, where are less likely a positive attitude. To accomplish this, we administered social survey 499 respondents living near park. We analyzed data using nested linear regression models decomposition analysis. Over 90% gender gap was explained through analyses, beliefs about (e.g., benefits costs) explaining two-thirds gap. belief contribute healthy forest, by itself, accounted for one-third Socio-economic characteristics 12% experiences control over risk each 6% or These results suggest beliefs, rather than socio-economics, experience, risk, underlie majority attitudes CNP appreciation ecosystem value plays key role people's attitudes. Analyses conservation interventions address perspectives issues entire population.