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"For most people, seeing the fleeting black and gold of a tiger or hearing the
roar of a lion is the experience of a lifetime. For millennia, we’ve admired
large fierce animals, capturing them in ancient rock art and successful
blockbuster films.
But for the people living closest to them, their presence is less welcome. A
gray wolf or spotted hyena may not kill a human, but they can destroy the
livelihoods of farmers by destroying livestock or even crops.
If we want to conserve these iconic species, we need to offset financial losses
for vulnerable communities – particularly in developing countries, where people
are most at risk from carnivores.
Our new research explores what happens to people after wolves, lions or tigers
arrive at the door of their livestock pen. The answer? In poorer parts of the
world, the loss of a single calf can destroy a family’s finances, while
wealthier farmers have a better chance of bouncing back."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
