Now fully revised and updated, the fourth edition of this bestselling text provides students
with a vital understanding of the nature of tourism and contemporary tourist behaviour. It also …

Reintroduction plays a vital role in conservation for many endangered species, however,
little long-term information is available on the population dynamics and conservation status …

Illegal or unsustainable wildlife trade is growing at a global level, threatening the traded
species and coexisting biota, and promoting the spread of invasive species. From the loss of …

The private wildlife sector in South Africa must demonstrate value in the face of political
pressures for economic growth, job creation and food security. Through structured survey …

Agritourism has grown rapidly in many countries worldwide. However, for all this success,
little is known about the concrete implementation, actual extent, and effectiveness of public …

Wild animals are important worldwide because of the multiple values they represent for
human societies. Different frameworks have been proposed to understand the values of …

Simple Summary Trophy hunting and mass tourism were introduced to Khunjerab National
Park, northern Pakistan to generate income for the community and help conserve and …

Fierce international debates rage over whether trophy hunting is socially acceptable,
especially when people from the Global North hunt well-known animals in sub-Saharan …

The economic performance, through wildlife tourism, of African protected areas (PAs) varies
widely. Though proximal management level factors responsible for economic performance …

Reversing biodiversity loss is a global imperative that requires setting aside sufficient space
for species. In South Africa, an estimated area of 20 million ha is under wildlife ranching, a …