2015/04/28 by Simon Pooley · 2 citations
Environmental Science · Psychology · #Wildlife Ecology and Conservation #Amphibian and Reptile Biology #Primate Behavior and Ecology
paper · pdf · doi:10.1017/s0030605315000186
Abstract As human populations grow and transform undeveloped terrestrial and aquatic habitats, human–wildlife conflict inevitably increases. This is particularly problematic for large predators and the humans who live alongside them. Relatively little research has been conducted on alleviating adverse human encounters with one of the most significant predator species in Africa, the Nile crocodile Crocodylus niloticus . This short communication raises questions about some of the general statements made to explain the incidence of attacks by crocodiles. Some of the limitations of the data on such attacks are considered, with recommendations on what kinds of data are required. Data collection and analysis, and how they can inform more effective mitigation efforts, are discussed.