Evaluación de las interacciones conflictivas entre humano-fauna silvestre en la Reserva Natural Tumbesia La Ceiba y su zona de influencia inmediata

Abstract

Abstract:The conflict between human beings and wildlife is a growing problem worldwide and is a challenge for biological conservation. Conflicts are related to the increase of the human population. The lack of knowledge and lack of research on people-wildlife conflicts in Ecuador and in particular in the La Ceiba Reserve in the Zapotillo canton motivated the present investigation. The main purpose was to evaluate the interaction between residents and wildlife in the area of influence of the Reserve. We used a semi structured interview directed by key actors such as presidents of neighborhood associations or clubs ... that allowed us to collect data in depth. The results indicate the existence of conflicts between the inhabitants and eight species, mainly Puma concolor and Lycalopex sechurae, whose problems are summarized in economic losses due to the predation of domestic animals. The data presented provide relevant information for the planning of wildlife and domestic wildlife management strategies, especially for those places where livestock is one of the main means in people's subsistence economy.