The threatened Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus) and brown bear
(Ursus arctos) are considered nuisances in Japan because of
agricultural and property damage as well as occasional human
casualties. Sixty four articles from the research and gray
literature both in Japan (26) and North America (38) which discuss
the human dimensions of bear management were reviewed. A
cross-cultural comparison showed that significantly more Japanese
thought bears should be extirpated than US respondents. Most
Japanese and North American researchers emphasized the importance
of education for residents and visitors to reduce human-bear
conflicts. This study found that damage by bears can be
contributing to the negative attitudes toward these animals in
Japan, and therefore wildlife managers and governments need to
focus on reducing these damages. Also, effective educational
programs need to be conducted for residents so that they can
acquire accurate information and skills to prevent bear conflicts.
This book should be especially useful to professionals and
researchers in the field of wildlife management, or anyone else who
is interested in wildlife or human-wildlife interactions.
General
Imprint: |
Lap Lambert Academic Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
Germany |
Release date: |
June 2011 |
First published: |
June 2011 |
Authors: |
Ryo Sakurai
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 5mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
76 |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-8454-0386-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Biology, life sciences >
General
|
LSN: |
3-8454-0386-1 |
Barcode: |
9783845403861 |
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