Ecology, interactions and human perceptions of Cerdocyon thous in rural landscapes in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil
Document title: Ecology, interactions and human perceptions of Cerdocyon thous in rural landscapes in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil
Journal: Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias
Database: PERIÓDICA
System number: 000435928
ISSN: 0001-3765
Authors: 1
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Institutions: 1Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Centro Academico de Vitoria de Santo Antao, Vitoria de Santo Antao, Pernambuco. Brasil
Year:
Volumen: 92
Number: 3
Country: Brasil
Language: Inglés
Document type: Artículo
Approach: Analítico, descriptivo
English 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
Disciplines: Biología
Keyword: Mamíferos,
Ecología,
Carnívoros,
Etnozoología,
Areas rurales,
Pérdida de hábitat,
Zorro cangrejero,
Cerdocyon thous,
Canidae,
Brasil
Keyword: Mammals,
Ecology,
Carnivores,
Ethnozoology,
Rural areas,
Habitat loss,
Crab-eater fox,
Cerdocyon thous,
Canidae,
Brazil
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