Human Culture and Large Carnivore Conservation in North America
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23363003 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Stephen R Kellert (Yale University), Matthew Black (0009-0008-3364-2137, Yale University), Colleen Reid Rush (Missouri Department of Conservation), Alistair J Bath (Memorial University of Newfoundland) |
| Year | 1996 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 977-990 |
| Publication date | 1996-08-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Conservation Biology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0888-8892 • E-ISSN: 1523-1739 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1046/j.1523-1739.1996.10040977.x |
| OpenAlex | W2050500045 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 88 |
| References cited | 8 |
We examined and compared human attitudes toward wolves ( Canis lupus ), grizzly bears ( Ursus arctos horribilis ), and mountain lions ( Puma concolor ) in North America, with an emphasis on the Rocky Mountains of the United States and Canada. Primary research, literature review, and secondary data were included in the analysis. Wolves were historically persecuted by Euro‐American settlers, but they have been the focus of a significant attitudinal transformation during the latter half of this century. Many now view the wolf in positive and protective ways. Considerable variation remains, however, in contemporary attitudes. Attitudes toward mountain lions have been highly ambivalent, never assuming the prominence or clarity of views on wolves. The behavior and physiology of the species, along with human psychological factors, are important reasons for the difference in human perceptions of wolves and mountain lions. We also examined attitudes toward grizzly bears. Many indigenous cultures revered grizzly bears, although European settlers were interested in exploiting and eliminating them. Today, perceptions of grizzly bears range from positive to negative. Our recommendations include targeting key groups with education programs, building support through the use of spokespeople within the target groups, integrating human and ecological concerns, and designing species‐specific education initiatives in some cases.
Agroforestry · Biology · Carnivore · Geography · Predation · Ecology · Environmental Education and Sustainability · Environmental Philosophy and Ethics · Religion, Ecology, and Ethics
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| Unique citing works | 88 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 3,14 |
| Citation span | 1998 - 2026 (29) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 85 |