Abstracts » Zoology and wildlife conservation

Effects of zoonotic disease attributes on public attitudes towards wildlife management

Article Abstract:

The uncertainty and severity associated with a zoonotic disease's relation to public management attitude and preferences and the way in which immigrant attitudes and preferences differ from those of long-term residents in the rural areas of the intermountain west, is addressed using a personally administered questionnaire. Findings suggest solicitation and consideration of public input for type A zoonotic disease management and promotion of hunting or developing a viable lethal management alternative.

Public affairs, Idaho, Prevention, Risk factors, Zoonoses, Public opinion

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Reconciling wildlife management's conflicted purpose with a land community worldview

Article Abstract:

The concept of changing from the traditional worldview of science, society and nature to land community world view is discussed. This requires relinquishing the illusion of absolute objectivity and a fall from status as neutral arbiters of knowledge but provide a means for honorably seeking reliable knowledge, serving the public and respecting the land community.

Analysis, Science, Philosophy of science, Pragmatism

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Adverse effects of capture and handling little bustard

Article Abstract:

The incidence of adverse effects due to capture and radiotagging of little bustards is evaluated. The researchers have shown that little bustard is susceptible to suffering ataxia and paresia after release due to restraint associated with capture and manipulation.

Protection and preservation, Casualties, Bustards

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