Using nonhuman culture in conservation requires careful and concerted action
Abstract
Discussions of how animal culture can aid the conservation crisis are burgeoning. As scientists and conservationists working to protect endangered species, we call for reflection on how the culture concept may be applied in practice. Here, we discuss both the potential benefits and potential shortcomings of applying the animal culture concept, and propose a set of achievable milestones that will help guide and ensure its effective integration existing conservation frameworks, such as Adaptive Management cycles or Open Standards.
Citation
Carvalho , S , Wessling , E G , Abwe , E E , Almeida-Warren , K , Arandjelovic , M , Boesch , C , Danquah , E , Diallo , M S , Hobaiter , C , Hockings , K , Humle , T , Ikemeh , R A , Kalan , A K , Luncz , L , Ohashi , G , Pascual-Garrido , A , Piel , A , Samuni , L , Soiret , S , Sanz , C & Koops , K 2022 , ' Using nonhuman culture in conservation requires careful and concerted action ' , Conservation Letters , vol. Early View , e12860 . https://doi.org/10.1111/conl.12860
Publication
Conservation Letters
Status
Peer reviewed
ISSN
1755-263XType
Journal article
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