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April 3, 2026ConservationOpen Access

Toward a Synthetic Theory of Tolerance for Carnivores: Learning from a Half-Century of Research on Attitudes Toward Wolves

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JBJeremy T. BruskotterJVJohn A. VucetichLNLisa Naughton-Treves

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This synthesis reviews theories of tolerance for wolves to improve coexistence with large carnivores, highlighting social influences.

Key Points

  • The research aims to clarify the concept of tolerance towards carnivores, particularly wolves, using existing literature.
  • Reviewed longitudinal studies on attitudes toward wolves
  • Analyzed variations across different populations
  • Identified three complementary theories regarding tolerance
  • Tolerance towards wolves varies significantly across different populations
  • Perceptions of risk and benefit affect individual tolerance levels
  • Social identity and group affiliations can lead to inter-group conflicts even amidst favorable societal shifts

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Bruskotter et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cf5cd15a333a821460a670https://doi.org/10.3390/conservation6020042
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