Evaluación de las interacciones conflictivas humano-fauna silvestre en la parroquia Vilcabamba

Abstract

Abstract:This study evaluates the conflictive human-wildlife interactions in the Vilcabamba parish, for which 60 people were interviewed, of which 47 indicated that they had some type of conflict in the period 2020-2021. The results obtained show that the species with which most people have conflicts are Didelphis marsupialis and Simosciurus nebouxii, which are responsible for the depredation of livestock and damage to crops, generating an average of $1292 and $659 respectively in economic losses. In terms of perception, 83% describe them with adjectives such as: harmful, pests, thieves and bad. Didelphis marsupialis, Bothrops lojanus and Bothrops asper were the only species referred to in terms of medicinal use. According to the opinion of those affected, 46.8% believe that one of the causes of conflicts with wildlife is the increase in population.