Human-caused mortality of large carnivores in Iran during 1980–2021
Human-caused mortality is the main cause of death for large carnivores worldwide and has had serious adverse effects on their populations. Detailed quantitative information on potential causes and patterns of mortalities are vital for development of effective conservation strategies. We investigated...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:cc69b24c504b479f9f2a5cd3264780d3 2023-05-15T18:42:09+02:00 Human-caused mortality of large carnivores in Iran during 1980–2021 Jamshid Parchizadeh Jerrold L. Belant 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2021.e01618 https://doaj.org/article/cc69b24c504b479f9f2a5cd3264780d3 EN eng Elsevier http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989421001682 https://doaj.org/toc/2351-9894 2351-9894 doi:10.1016/j.gecco.2021.e01618 https://doaj.org/article/cc69b24c504b479f9f2a5cd3264780d3 Global Ecology and Conservation, Vol 27, Iss , Pp e01618- (2021) Cause Human Iran Large carnivore Mortality Pattern Ecology QH540-549.5 article 2021 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2021.e01618 2022-12-31T06:33:11Z Human-caused mortality is the main cause of death for large carnivores worldwide and has had serious adverse effects on their populations. Detailed quantitative information on potential causes and patterns of mortalities are vital for development of effective conservation strategies. We investigated human-caused large carnivore mortalities across Iran using reports provided by Iran’s Department of the Environment (DOE) during January 1980–January 2021, which comprised 399 mortality instances involving 443 carnivore deaths. Brown bears (Ursus arctos) had the highest frequency of occurrence (30%), followed by striped hyenas (Hyaena hyaena; 24%), and Persian leopards (Panthera pardus saxicolor; 17%). Overall, mortalities related to agricultural (i.e. livestock, or crops including plants, fruits, beehives) loss occurred more frequently (31%) than mortality related to illegal trade (21%) and risk to humans (7%). Specifically, brown bears were killed more frequently due to potential threats to human life and crops, whereas leopards and wolves were killed more often because of livestock depredations. Additionally, leopards were killed more frequently for illegal trade of their skins. We recommend the DOE improve local communities’ attitudes toward large carnivores by promoting conservation education programs and incentive compensation schemes, as well as implement mitigation measures (e.g. wildlife crossing structures or fencing) at road mortality hotspots to prevent unnecessary deaths of large carnivores in Iran. Article in Journal/Newspaper Ursus arctos Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Global Ecology and Conservation 27 e01618 |
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Human-caused mortality is the main cause of death for large carnivores worldwide and has had serious adverse effects on their populations. Detailed quantitative information on potential causes and patterns of mortalities are vital for development of effective conservation strategies. We investigated human-caused large carnivore mortalities across Iran using reports provided by Iran’s Department of the Environment (DOE) during January 1980–January 2021, which comprised 399 mortality instances involving 443 carnivore deaths. Brown bears (Ursus arctos) had the highest frequency of occurrence (30%), followed by striped hyenas (Hyaena hyaena; 24%), and Persian leopards (Panthera pardus saxicolor; 17%). Overall, mortalities related to agricultural (i.e. livestock, or crops including plants, fruits, beehives) loss occurred more frequently (31%) than mortality related to illegal trade (21%) and risk to humans (7%). Specifically, brown bears were killed more frequently due to potential threats to human life and crops, whereas leopards and wolves were killed more often because of livestock depredations. Additionally, leopards were killed more frequently for illegal trade of their skins. We recommend the DOE improve local communities’ attitudes toward large carnivores by promoting conservation education programs and incentive compensation schemes, as well as implement mitigation measures (e.g. wildlife crossing structures or fencing) at road mortality hotspots to prevent unnecessary deaths of large carnivores in Iran. |
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Human-caused mortality of large carnivores in Iran during 1980–2021 |
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Human-caused mortality of large carnivores in Iran during 1980–2021 |
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Human-caused mortality of large carnivores in Iran during 1980–2021 |
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