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Perceptions on Barn Owls and Their Use in Rodent Control: A Case Study of Hwange District

Tropical Conservation Science, 2022-08, Vol.15, p.194008292211201 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

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    Perceptions on Barn Owls and Their Use in Rodent Control: A Case Study of Hwange District
  • Author: Sebele, Lovelater ; Mundy, Peter ; Fritz, Hervé ; Guerbois, Chloé
  • Subjects: Attitudes ; Biodiversity and Ecology ; Biological control ; Conservation ; Cultural factors ; Demographic variables ; Education ; Environment and Society ; Environmental Sciences ; Fear ; Males ; Perceptions ; Pest control ; Pests ; Protected areas ; Protected species ; Rodent control ; Rodents ; Sex differences ; Strigidae ; Villages
  • Is Part Of: Tropical Conservation Science, 2022-08, Vol.15, p.194008292211201
  • Description: Background and Research Aims: Myths and beliefs shape the relationships that people have with different species. They lead to the protection of revered species and the persecution of negatively viewed species. In some instances, people fear these species resulting in a failure to tap into their benefits. This study investigates the possibility of using Barn Owls, a species largely linked to traditional beliefs, as a biological control for rodent pests. Methods: Data was collected through a questionnaire survey. Chi-square tests were used to assess the links between socio-demographic variables and the people’s attitude towards the use of owls in rodent control. A Generalised Linear Model was used to investigate the influence of the distance of the homestead from a protected area on their perceptions of owls. Results: Although most respondents acknowledged that they had a rodent problem, 41% would not use owls for their control. More females than males did not want to use owls for fear of being labelled as witches, whilst males felt owls were good for rodent control and ecosystem balance. Level of education and age did not influence people’s perceptions. People living closer to a protected area embraced the use of owls in rodent control and village of origin influenced perception of owls. Most teenagers displayed the same attitude towards owls as their mothers. Conclusion: Gender and parental influence play a role in influencing the perceptions of the community on owls. There is need to further investigate the factors within a village which influence perceptions on owls. Implications for Conservation Cultural beliefs should be considered in conservation as the belief in witchcraft transcends age and education. There is need for conservation efforts to focus on improving ecological literacy of target groups to improve the conservation of feared species.
  • Publisher: Los Angeles, CA: SAGE Publications
  • Language: English;French;German;Portuguese;Spanish
  • Identifier: ISSN: 1940-0829
    EISSN: 1940-0829
    DOI: 10.1177/19400829221120175
  • Source: Freely Accessible Journals
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