Patterns of crop raiding by primates around the Budongo Forest Reserve, Uganda

摘要: Abstract Crop raiding by primates in particular and wild animals general is a significant source of people-forest conflict around the Budongo Forest Reserve, Uganda. loss to undermines local support for conservation efforts this area. Patterns primate crop were studied over period 14 months six villages (five adjacent Reserve one that approximately 3,500 m from forest edge). Data collected via questionnaire survey. Additional information was obtained relevant government offices. Chimpanzees Pan troglodytes, baboons Papio anubis, other monkeys, bush pigs Potamochoeus procus porcupines Hystrix cristata reported farmers be major causes losses wildlife. Of farmers, 73% suffering damage caused primates, 79% considered most destructive all species. Drought, insect pests, poor sowing, plant diseases accidental fires s...