The value of wildlife has been widely ignored or under-rated in the past by the international
community. At most, wildlife was considered from the limited aesthetic and touristic aspects …

Jaguar and puma depredation on livestock may be influenced by (1) innate and learned
behavior;(2) health and status of individual cats;(3) division of space and resources among …

Abstract Knowledge on the nutritional and sensory characteristics of wild meat provides a
better basis for its use as food, ultimately expanding studies in gastronomy areas and …

Tropical conservation has seen a convergence between conservation projects and rural
development, with both approaches promoting participation of local people in sustainable …

Native ungulate species constitute an important source of protein for Mesoamerican
subsistence hunters. In this study, we (1) provide evidence supporting the hypothesis that …

The hunting of wild animals for their meat has been a crucial activity in the evolution of
humans. It continues to be an essential source of food and a generator of income for millions …

Much ado has been made in recent years about whether indigenous people are
conservationists, noble savages who act as stewards of nature, or whether they are efficient …

Deforestation and hunting are main wildlife threats in Amazonia, affecting the ecosystem
and dwellers that rely on game meat. Data from 9109 hunted animals from 35 villages of 8 …

In some places of the northeastern Peruvian Amazon the harvesting and local trade of parrot
nestlings is still a common practice (loreada) that takes place every year between February …

Subsistence hunting practiced by poor rural and indigenous people in Latin America
differentially affects the three species of peccaries (Artiodactyla: Tayassuidae). Sustainability …