Ecology, interactions and human perceptions of Cerdocyon thous in rural landscapes in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil
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Resumo: | Abstract Human populations maintain diverse relationships with wild animals that lead to both positive and negative interactions. The aim of the present study was to investigate the ecology, interactions and human perceptions of Cerdocyon thous in rural landscapes in the state of Pernambuco in northeastern Brazil. Interviews were held from November to December 2015. Data collection involved the use of a semi-structured questionnaire and photographs of the fox. Most interviewees (96.94%) demonstrated knowledge of the species, attributing eight different vernacular denominations to the animal. The interviewees also demonstrated knowledge regarding its habitats, active hours, diet, behavior and diseases. The respondents pointed out negative aspects, such as the transmission of diseases (48.72%), the death of domesticated animals and consequent negative economic impact (42.74%), attacks against humans and other animals (6.84%) and causing an environment imbalance (1.70%). The positive roles attributed to the fox regarded its use as a resource for medicinal purposes, craftwork, mystical-religious ceremonies and as a pet. There is a need for further information on C. thous and adequate protection measures should be taken in local communities to ensure the conservation of the species in rural landscapes. |
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Ecology, interactions and human perceptions of Cerdocyon thous in rural landscapes in the state of Pernambuco, BrazilLocal knowledgeethnozoologyrural areasnortheastern BrazilfoxAbstract Human populations maintain diverse relationships with wild animals that lead to both positive and negative interactions. The aim of the present study was to investigate the ecology, interactions and human perceptions of Cerdocyon thous in rural landscapes in the state of Pernambuco in northeastern Brazil. Interviews were held from November to December 2015. Data collection involved the use of a semi-structured questionnaire and photographs of the fox. Most interviewees (96.94%) demonstrated knowledge of the species, attributing eight different vernacular denominations to the animal. The interviewees also demonstrated knowledge regarding its habitats, active hours, diet, behavior and diseases. The respondents pointed out negative aspects, such as the transmission of diseases (48.72%), the death of domesticated animals and consequent negative economic impact (42.74%), attacks against humans and other animals (6.84%) and causing an environment imbalance (1.70%). The positive roles attributed to the fox regarded its use as a resource for medicinal purposes, craftwork, mystical-religious ceremonies and as a pet. There is a need for further information on C. thous and adequate protection measures should be taken in local communities to ensure the conservation of the species in rural landscapes.Academia Brasileira de Ciências2020-01-01info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontext/htmlhttp://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0001-37652020000500704Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências v.92 n.3 2020reponame:Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências (Online)instname:Academia Brasileira de Ciências (ABC)instacron:ABC10.1590/0001-3765202020180890info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessSILVA,LETÍCIA T. DASOUZA,ANNA CARLA F.F. DESILVA,LUIZ AUGUSTINHO M. DAeng2020-11-27T00:00:00Zoai:scielo:S0001-37652020000500704Revistahttp://www.scielo.br/aabchttps://old.scielo.br/oai/scielo-oai.php||aabc@abc.org.br1678-26900001-3765opendoar:2020-11-27T00:00Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências (Online) - Academia Brasileira de Ciências (ABC)false |
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Ecology, interactions and human perceptions of Cerdocyon thous in rural landscapes in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil |
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Ecology, interactions and human perceptions of Cerdocyon thous in rural landscapes in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil |
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Ecology, interactions and human perceptions of Cerdocyon thous in rural landscapes in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil SILVA,LETÍCIA T. DA Local knowledge ethnozoology rural areas northeastern Brazil fox |
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Ecology, interactions and human perceptions of Cerdocyon thous in rural landscapes in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil |
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Ecology, interactions and human perceptions of Cerdocyon thous in rural landscapes in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil |
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Ecology, interactions and human perceptions of Cerdocyon thous in rural landscapes in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil |
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Ecology, interactions and human perceptions of Cerdocyon thous in rural landscapes in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil |
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Ecology, interactions and human perceptions of Cerdocyon thous in rural landscapes in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil |
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SILVA,LETÍCIA T. DA |
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SILVA,LETÍCIA T. DA SOUZA,ANNA CARLA F.F. DE SILVA,LUIZ AUGUSTINHO M. DA |
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SOUZA,ANNA CARLA F.F. DE SILVA,LUIZ AUGUSTINHO M. DA |
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SILVA,LETÍCIA T. DA SOUZA,ANNA CARLA F.F. DE SILVA,LUIZ AUGUSTINHO M. DA |
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Local knowledge ethnozoology rural areas northeastern Brazil fox |
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Local knowledge ethnozoology rural areas northeastern Brazil fox |
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Abstract Human populations maintain diverse relationships with wild animals that lead to both positive and negative interactions. The aim of the present study was to investigate the ecology, interactions and human perceptions of Cerdocyon thous in rural landscapes in the state of Pernambuco in northeastern Brazil. Interviews were held from November to December 2015. Data collection involved the use of a semi-structured questionnaire and photographs of the fox. Most interviewees (96.94%) demonstrated knowledge of the species, attributing eight different vernacular denominations to the animal. The interviewees also demonstrated knowledge regarding its habitats, active hours, diet, behavior and diseases. The respondents pointed out negative aspects, such as the transmission of diseases (48.72%), the death of domesticated animals and consequent negative economic impact (42.74%), attacks against humans and other animals (6.84%) and causing an environment imbalance (1.70%). The positive roles attributed to the fox regarded its use as a resource for medicinal purposes, craftwork, mystical-religious ceremonies and as a pet. There is a need for further information on C. thous and adequate protection measures should be taken in local communities to ensure the conservation of the species in rural landscapes. |
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