The African elephant is perhaps the most iconic migratory land
mammal on the continent, but catastrophic poaching in the 1970's
and 80's saw their populations plummet. The effective ivory trade
ban in 1989 has seen elephant numbers recover, but their migratory
paths are now limited by human population expansion. Elephant
crop-raids on farms are increasing and clashes with farmers can be
fatal. This study explores elephant behaviour in relation to a
unique natural threat in the wild - that of African honey bees.
Elephants are shown to run from the sound of disturbed bees and
when doing so, emit a unique low frequency alarm call that warns
other elephants to retreat. This discovery led to the application
of live honey bees, in the form of an innovative beehive fence
network, to keep elephants away from farmland. Farmers benefit from
fewer crop-raids on their farms as well as profiting from honey
sales. This research, and the application of the theory in three
communities in Kenya, shows how diversifying livelihood strategies
and reducing human-elephant conflict can benefit poor rural farms
and help to protect elephants from fatal confrontations.
General
Imprint: |
Lap Lambert Academic Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
Germany |
Release date: |
August 2012 |
First published: |
August 2012 |
Authors: |
Lucy King
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
224 |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-8484-0441-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Mathematics >
General
|
LSN: |
3-8484-0441-9 |
Barcode: |
9783848404414 |
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