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September 10, 2025BIORISK – Biodiversity and Ecosystem Risk AssessmentOpen Access

Human–wildlife conflict and local community attitudes towards wildlife conservation in Konta Special District, southwest Ethiopia

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ZTZelalem TemesgenEthiopian Biodiversity InstituteYBYihew BiruEthiopian Biodiversity InstituteAGAmare GibruUniversity of Szczecin

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Survey reveals community attitudes toward wildlife conservation in Konta, highlighting human-wildlife conflict issues.

Key Points

  • A majority of 91.6% of respondents showed positive attitudes towards wildlife conservation, despite human-wildlife conflict.
  • Surveys identified main human-wildlife conflict types, including 51.6% reporting crop damage and livestock depredation.
  • Qualitative data was collected via focus group discussions, while statistical analysis included chi-square tests.
  • Findings suggest development initiatives must align with wildlife conservation goals to foster sustainable coexistence.

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Temesgen et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1924e9b7b07f3a06168b1https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.23.163073
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