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2021-08-02Author
Köpke, SörenWithanachchi, Sisira SaddhamangalaPathiranage, RuwanWithanachchi, Chandana RohanaGamage, Deepika U.Nissanka, Thushantha S.Warapitiya, Chinthana ChathurangaNissanka, Banu MadhurathaRanasinghe, Nirangani N.Senarathna, Chathurika D.Schleyer, ChristianThiel, AndreasSubject
300 Social sciences 590 Animals; zoology Sri LankaMenschElefantenKonfliktAsiatischer ElefantTierschutzMetadata
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Human–Elephant Conflict in Sri Lanka: A Critical Review of Causal Explanations
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Human–elephant conflict (HEC) is a severe and much-debated issue in Sri Lanka. An average of two hundred animals are intentionally killed, and seventy to eighty human casualties are counted each year. The Sri Lankan elephant (Elephas maximus maximus) is an endangered subspecies. The reported elephant mortality rates are high. On the other hand, human–elephant conflict also leads to hardship and trauma among rural populations. This research paper reviews causal explanations for HEC in Sri Lanka, tracing underlying narratives and connecting broader conservation theory and practical approaches. The paper discusses potential causes and contexts of HEC in Sri Lanka, including historical factors (i.e., colonial hunting and land-use changes), poaching, habitat loss due to population growth, crop-raiding behaviour, problem animals, and changes in agricultural production systems. The review concludes that socio-economic and cultural factors in HEC in Sri Lanka are poorly explained, and more research should focus on the underlying conditions of rural populations’ vulnerability.
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In: Sustainability Volume 13 / Issue 15 (2021-08-02) eissn:2071-1050Sponsorship
Gefördert durch den Publikationsfonds der Universität KasselCitation
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title={Human–Elephant Conflict in Sri Lanka: A Critical Review of Causal Explanations},
journal={Sustainability},
year={2021}
}
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2021-10-18T14:12:03Z 2021-10-18T14:12:03Z 2021-08-02 doi:10.17170/kobra-202110114874 http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/13299 Gefördert durch den Publikationsfonds der Universität Kassel eng Namensnennung 4.0 International http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ human-elephant conflict Sri Lanka Asian elephant conservation conservation social sciences 300 590 Human–Elephant Conflict in Sri Lanka: A Critical Review of Causal Explanations Aufsatz Human–elephant conflict (HEC) is a severe and much-debated issue in Sri Lanka. An average of two hundred animals are intentionally killed, and seventy to eighty human casualties are counted each year. The Sri Lankan elephant (Elephas maximus maximus) is an endangered subspecies. The reported elephant mortality rates are high. On the other hand, human–elephant conflict also leads to hardship and trauma among rural populations. This research paper reviews causal explanations for HEC in Sri Lanka, tracing underlying narratives and connecting broader conservation theory and practical approaches. The paper discusses potential causes and contexts of HEC in Sri Lanka, including historical factors (i.e., colonial hunting and land-use changes), poaching, habitat loss due to population growth, crop-raiding behaviour, problem animals, and changes in agricultural production systems. The review concludes that socio-economic and cultural factors in HEC in Sri Lanka are poorly explained, and more research should focus on the underlying conditions of rural populations’ vulnerability. open access Köpke, Sören Withanachchi, Sisira Saddhamangala Pathiranage, Ruwan Withanachchi, Chandana Rohana Gamage, Deepika U. Nissanka, Thushantha S. Warapitiya, Chinthana Chathuranga Nissanka, Banu Madhuratha Ranasinghe, Nirangani N. Senarathna, Chathurika D. Schleyer, Christian Thiel, Andreas doi:10.3390/su13158625 Sri Lanka Mensch Elefanten Konflikt Asiatischer Elefant Tierschutz publishedVersion eissn:2071-1050 Issue 15 Sustainability Volume 13 false 8625
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