Human–wild boar conflict in agricultural landscapes: crop damage, human injuries, and cultural practices
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22981760Keywords:
Human–wildlife conflict , Crop depredation, Sus scrofa, Retaliatory killingAbstract
This study examines human–wild boar conflict in agricultural landscapes, focusing on crop damage, direct encounters, retaliatory responses, and associated wildlife mortality. Findings reveal that conflicts frequently occur around cultivated fields and may cause injuries to farmers. Cultural practices, including consumption and the traditional use of tusks, further demonstrate the complex socio-ecological dimensions of conflict.
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