Human-carnivore conflicts and conflict mitigation
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Mitigating Human-Carnivore Conflicts
One of the major conservation challenges facing lion populations in many African ecosystems is conflicts with local communities leading to retaliatory lion killings. Thus, the long-term conservation prospects for lions in human-dominated ecosystems will depend on successful resolution of these conflicts. Tarangire-Manyara ecosystem (TME) in Northern Tanzania is harboring one of the major lion populations remaining in the African continent, making it a priority area for lion conservation. In the TME, conserving Lion population presents a considerable challenge due to the prevalent human presence and frequent human-wildlife encounters. Retaliatory lion killings due to livestock predation significantly affect the lion population, marking this as a significant threat to lion conservation. A strong correlation exists between the occurrence of livestock predation, retaliatory lion killings, and the overall number of lions killed. Additionally, we frequently encounter lion poisonings, another form of retaliation, making conflict the primary danger to lions in the landscape.
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In many African ecosystems, conflicts with local communities lead to retaliatory lion killings, posing a major challenge for lion conservation. The long-term survival of lions in human-dominated ecosystems hinges on successfully resolving these conflicts. The Tarangire-Manyara ecosystem (TME) in Northern Tanzania holds a critical lion population, making it a priority area for conservation efforts.
Conserving lion populations in the TME faces challenges due to the frequent human-wildlife encounters and retaliatory killings caused by livestock predation. Retaliatory lion killings have a direct impact on the lion population, posing a significant threat to their conservation. The correlation between livestock predation, retaliatory killings, and overall lion mortality is evident, with lion poisonings adding to the danger.
At MCCT, we recognize the importance of addressing conflicts as the primary danger to lions in the landscape. By engaging with local communities, implementing conflict mitigation strategies, and promoting coexistence, we strive to safeguard the lion population and ensure their long-term conservation in the TME.
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Managing Human-Carnivore Conflicts
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In TME, seasonal wildlife migration influences human-carnivore conflicts. Anthropogenic activities exacerbate conflicts, impacting lions and local communities. MCCT aims to mitigate conflicts and promote coexistence.
