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  The effect of warning signs on the presence of snare traps in a Ugandan rainforest

Fedurek, P., Akankwasa, J. W., Danel, D. P., Fensome, S., Zuberbühler, K., Muhanguzi, G., et al. (2022). The effect of warning signs on the presence of snare traps in a Ugandan rainforest. Biotropica, 54(3), 721-728. doi:10.1111/btp.13088.

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Fedurek, Pawel, Author
Akankwasa, John W., Author
Danel, Dariusz P., Author
Fensome, Samuel, Author
Zuberbühler, Klaus, Author
Muhanguzi, Geoffrey, Author
Crockford, Catherine1, Author                 
Asiimwe, Caroline, Author
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1Department of Human Behavior Ecology and Culture, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, Max Planck Society, ou_2173689              

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Free keywords: conservation, Pan troglodytes, poaching, snare setting, warning signs
 Abstract: Since chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) conservation often involves local human popula-
tions, conservation strategies must consider psychological factors that impact their
behavior. In Budongo Forest, Uganda, for example, local communities commonly en-
gage in snare trap (hereafter: snare) setting for wild meat. This illegal activity posits
a substantial threat to wild chimpanzees, causing permanent wounds or death for
those who are snared. Despite various schemes previously implemented to address
snare setting—an activity that is fueled by poverty, the problem and its detrimental
impact on chimpanzees persists. Here, we experimentally tested a novel interven-
tion, a systematic display of specially designed warning signs aimed at local poachers.
We monitored the presence of snares before and after introducing these signs over
a total period of two years and compared it with that of a similar sized control area
with no intervention. Results show that snares were less likely to be present during
the “sign” period than during the “non-sign” period in the experimental but not in the
control area. We discuss the potential of this cost-effective intervention for limiting
illegal activities that pose a severe threat to chimpanzees and other species inhabiting
tropical forests.

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Language(s): eng - English
 Dates: 2022-03-19
 Publication Status: Published online
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 Rev. Type: Peer
 Identifiers: DOI: 10.1111/btp.13088
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Title: Biotropica
Source Genre: Journal
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Pages: - Volume / Issue: 54 (3) Sequence Number: - Start / End Page: 721 - 728 Identifier: ISSN: 0006-3606
ISSN: 1744-7429