Human-Wildlife Conflict Pattern and Suggested Mitigation Strategy in the Pamirs of Northwestern China

摘要: Abstract Predation of livestock by wildlife and the retribution responses it elicits can have strong negative impacts on both people carnivores. A questionnaire survey designed to investigate human-carnivore conflicts was completed 66 herders from local communities within Taxkorgan Nature Reserve, located in Pamir Karkorum mountains Northwestern China. total 127 predation events with associated predator identification were reported 583 killed. Wolves (315 livestock) dholes (129 responsible for largest number losses. Livestock depredation significantly differed between guarded unguarded management strategies. Positive relationships loss amount major species, as well livestock, detected. Use guard dogs did not affect likelihood carnivore attacks, whereas keeping pens at night or all day reduce events. Depredation showed significant seasonal variation (month occurrence) large Numbers goat, sheep, cattle predated also varied month, but yak because different husbandry practices. No compensation policy has yet been established this area, if be developed future, 83% interviewed would require cash, 14% prefer replacement livestock. Our study offers suggestions mitigate region To prevent depredations, should mainly wolves they cause most killings, employ grazing practice. Managers could make keep a reasonable raise efficiency, introduce suitable sheepdog breeds, provide essential dog training useful aids increase livestock-guarding effectiveness.