Livestock depredation by tigers and people’s perception towards conservation in a biological corridor of Bhutan and its conservation implications

摘要: Abstract Context An effective management of human–wildlife conflict is key to successful conservation, especially in areas where large carnivores occur. This particularly important when new conservation regimes such as biological corridors are be operationalised, the case Bhutan. Aims The aim study was determine livestock depredation by tigers a corridor (BC) Bhutan and assess people’s perception towards tiger BC management. Methods A semi-structured questionnaire survey with both open- closed-ended questions administered 91 households from 10 villages. Chi-square tests were used association between predictor response variables multivariate logistic regressions factors affecting attitude people conservation. Key results Livestock losses common, 69% respondents losing one or more predators 2016 2018. Tigers responsible for 58.9% all kills. awareness low (16%), but still they had positive (68%) (65%). Knowledge on higher males than females, without formal education, inner- buffer-zone respondents’ significantly being aware BC, that not suffered depredation. Conclusions Overall, suggest active high. People’s knowledge low, driven cultural values education level. Implementation preventive measures, addressing issues conducting programs, will further enhance attitudes. Implications present highlighted need wildlife damage prevention mitigating prevailing conflicts BCs. Additionally, communities around BCs informed programs so become partners.