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December 4, 2025People and NatureOpen Access

Bushmeat consumption frequency and preferences among rural households in a West African savanna landscape: Implications for food security and conservation

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HSHannah N.K. SackeyJMJames McNamaraEME.J. Milner-Gulland

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Overview

Survey reveals bushmeat consumption frequency and preferences in households of Northern Ghana, highlighting conservation concerns.

Key Points

  • Bushmeat consumption frequency is influenced by socio-economic factors and local availability of resources.
  • Households surveyed preferred bushmeat for its taste but faced challenges due to availability and food security.
  • The study focused on rural households in Northern Ghana's savanna regions, identifying key species like grey duiker and African savanna hare.
  • Findings suggest a need for policies that improve access to sustainable protein sources to support food security.

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Sackey et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6930dc78ea1aef094cca228fhttps://doi.org/10.1002/pan3.70213
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