Eraldo Medeiros Costa Neto
Biographic Data
| ID | 152161 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Eraldo Medeiros Costa Neto |
| GIVEN NAMES | Eraldo Medeiros |
| FAMILY NAME | Costa Neto |
| SIGNATURE | COSTA E M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0278-1974 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 39 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 72 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 39 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1999 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Beyond suppression: Fire ethnoecology, climate change, and local perceptions surrounding the Chapada Diamantina National Park, Brazil
Fire is central to the ecology and culture of Brazilian biomes and has long been used by local and traditional communities for land management, yet Brazilian policy has historically marginalized or criminalized these practices, overlooking local knowledge. Understanding how people around protected areas perceive fire, and how those perceptions relate to a changing climate, matters for designing integrated, socially legitimate fire policies. We do…
Ethnobotany of Quilombola Homegardens: Resistance and Cultural Preservation in Two Communities in Bahia State, Brazil
Ethnobotany of quilombola homegardens: resistance and cultural preservation in the Matinha dos Pretos and Paus Altos communities in Bahia State, Brazil. Quilombola backyard homegardens are spaces of resistance to the oppression of previously enslaved people who, even though “free,” are unable to expand their territorial boundaries. We examined the backyards of two quilombola communities in the Caatinga region of Bahia State in order to identify t…
Bridging knowledges through fire: A systematic review of indigenous fire management practices in Brazil
Despite increasing attention following recent catastrophic wildfires in Brazil, research on Indigenous Fire Management remains fragmented across regions and disciplines. This study performed a systematic review, following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, to integrate evidence on IFM across Brazilian biomes, practices, and governance contexts. Searches in major databases (1970–2025) yielded 605 records, of which 20 met eligibility criteria. The studies doc…
Butterflies (Lepidoptera: (Papilionoidea) and Traditional Knowledge in Brazil: An Ethnoentomological Analysis of Common Nomenclature
Butterflies, in addition to their ecological relevance, play important symbolic and cultural roles in many societies. This study aimed to analyze the diversity of common names attributed to butterflies in Brazil, based on a systematic literature review (following the PRISMA method), including sources such as scientific articles, books, and field guides. A total of 189 scientific species names were recorded, belonging to five taxonomic families, a…
Ecologia Espiritual no Brasil revisão integrativa das principais perspectivas e contribuições teóricas
a Ecologia Espiritual emerge como um campo interdisciplinar que busca integrar espiritualidade, ecologia e sustentabilidade, oferecendo perspectivas transformadoras para os desafios ambientais contemporâneos. No Brasil, a diversidade cultural, o sincretismo religioso e a riqueza natural proporcionam um cenário único para o desenvolvimento dessa abordagem. Este artigo apresenta uma revisão integrativa da literatura sobre Ecologia Espiritual no Bra…
Insect Consumption in Indigenous Communities of Central America
Insect consumption, known as entomophagy, is an ancient practice that has recently garnered attention as a sustainable food alternative considering the global food crisis. A literature review was conducted on insect consumption among Indigenous communities in Central America, a region renowned for its biological and cultural diversity. The aim was to catalog, for the first time, the insect species consumed by these indigenous peoples. Various sea…
Biodiversidade presente na obra 110 poemas, de Roberval Pereyr
A proposta deste artigo é distinguir na obra 110 poemas, de Roberval Pereyr, elementos da natureza que contribuem para um estudo interdisciplinar que agregue à teoria literária o conhecimento próprio das Ciências Biológicas, de maneira a evidenciar seu aspecto ecológico. Nesse âmbito, reúnem-se autores de distintos saberes, desde críticos literários como Alfredo Bosi (1988; 2017) e Umberto Eco (2018) a cientistas como Brody (2005) e Mukherjee (20…
Non-food uses of sharks in southern Bahia, Brazil
Sharks are a highly threatened group, and the threats these animals face also affect the cultural ways artisanal fisher communities interact with them. Consequently, local knowledge arising from human interactions with these animals also becomes threatened, as well as the potential of fisheries management through ethnoconservation. In this sense, this study examines the dynamics of shark use by fishers in northeastern Brazil. In 2012, data was co…
Addressing Taxonomic and Geographic Biases in ethnozoological studies on animal use in Brazil
This study aims to assess the current state of ethnozoological research in Brazil. Sistematic review was conducted using the Web of Science and Scopus databases, encompassing all publications available until December 2022. The selected articles, written in various languages, consist of data obtained directly by the researcher, offering taxonomic descriptions of species and their respective uses. 85 articles were selected to construct a distributi…
Elemental Beings Claim for Help: How Anthropogenic Actions Impact the Subtle World and Its Inhabitants
This research uses a non-Cartesian theoretical basis to present the consequences of the ecological disasters on elementals, also known as fairy beings, who live in the subtle earthly world. As a matter of fact, catastrophes around the world have had a huge impact on elementals, bringing illnesses, deformities and death. The aim of this paper is not only to introduce liminal biology as an area of research in spiritual ecology, and to emphasize the…
Isso É Um Animal Ou Uma Planta? Fitonímia Referente a Animais: Abordagem Ecolinguística
a no-pertena e como se d a sua construo em Os meus sentimentos, de Dulce Maria
Amazonian Invertebrates in the Traditional diet of the Paiter Suruí in Southeastern Brazil
Curupira e Caipora: O Papel Dos Seres Elementais Como Guardiões Da Natureza
Povos indígenas e comunidades tradicionais dão prioridade às relações sociais e interativas entre humanos e não humanos, em que entes naturais, como animais, plantas, fungos, rios, cachoeiras, rochas, cavernas ou montanhas, estão imbuídos de espíritos, com subjetividades e consciência reflexiva. De acordo com as cosmopercepções de diferentes culturas, os seres elementais ou enteais atuam direta ou indiretamente na regulação de atividades antrópic…
Caipora and the conservation of natural resources in tropical forests in the South Recôncavo region, Bahia State, Northeast Brazil
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the imaginary of Caipora and environmental conservation in Serra da Jiboia. Data obtained through the application of semi-structured interviews and Likert scale. All data were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Through factor analysis, it was possible to identify four factors that explain the variations in responses given by residents of the region, suggesting a strong belief in the…
Oração ao Urso
“El Nido Del Arara, Posada Para Migrantes Del Mundo”: Estudio De Caso en Etnozoología Urbana en La Ciudad De Popayán (Cauca, Colombia)
Las evidencias en torno a la relación de los seres humanos y los animales se remontan a milenios. Evidencias que se hallan en diversidad de contextos, como relieves kársticos, cavernas e hipogeos. En estos hallazgos encontramos representaciones iconográficas, plasmadas a partir de petroglifos, pictogramas y en piezas cerámicas. Narrativas gráficas que permiten evidenciar los relacionamientos sociales, culturales y mágicos de los sujetos humanos e…
Relevancia De Los Colibríes (Aves, Trochilidae) Como Complejo De Especies Bioculturales. El Colibrí Y El Andar Del Tiempo Nasa – E’ç A’te (Tiempos De La Esmeralda)
El presente artículo evidencia la relevancia biocultural de los colibríes y sus significados en la cultura indígena Nasa, localizada en Colombia, con mayor influencia en el Departamento del Cauca. Los colibríes en el Cauca alcanzan un número de 100 especies, muchas de ellas endémicas. En la investigación se evidencia su importancia en los tejidos simbólicos de la cultura Nasa, lo cual se hace relevante para su análisis. Preguntas sobre su conserv…
Ecologia espiritual e patrimônio biocultural
Ecologia Espiritual é tida como um conjunto de práticas de espiritualidade ligadas à ecologia, no sentido da internalização de sentimentos e procedimentos ecológicos que passam a ser vistos, nesse contexto, como mediação religiosa na busca do sagrado. Espera-se contribuir para inspirar novas formas de entender a relação entre Sociedade e Natureza e estimular abordagens de pesquisa e gestão que favoreçam a imprescindível reconexão que vá além daqu…
Conexões Espirituais Com a Mãe Terra: Plenitude Humana Manisfestada Pelo Xamanismo
O presente artigo trata da plenitude humana manifestada por meio do Xamanismo. Surgidas no Paleolítico com grupos de coletores-caçadores, as práticas xamânicas (re)surgem e se popularizam no contexto da atual sociedade "pós-moderna", em que um número cada vez maior de pessoas está construindo suas próprias relações espirituais com a Terra, com outros povos e culturas e com outros seres com os quais se partilha o ambiente. A resposta às crises eco…
Ethnotaxonomy of sharks by expert fishers from South Bahia, Brazil: Implications for fisheries management and conservation
Historically, Brazilian fisheries management has not considered the knowledge of fish taxonomy from within fishing communities. This study points out processes of recognition, classification and nomenclature of sharks achieved by fishermen from South Bahia, Brazil. Data were obtained through semistructured interviews visually stimulated by exhibiting images of 30 species of elasmobranch fishes. Regionally, elasmobranch species are inserted into t…
Historical Shark Meat Consumption and Trade Trends in a Global Richness Hotspot
Shark catches have increased worldwide, threatening the survival of several species. This study describes historical trends concerning shark consumption and commercialization by artisanal fishers in northeastern Brazil. Semi-structured questionnaires were applied and respondents pointed out that sharks used to be locally regarded as low-quality fish in the past and rejected by fish consumers, with low fisher consumption frequency. However, this h…
Use of Cetaceans as Bait in Southern Bahia, Brazil, by Expert Fishermen that Market Shark Fins: A Lucrative Trade and Two Threatened Zoological Groups
In Brazil, despite the existence of a federal law prohibiting the capture and harassment of marine mammals, the use of fat as fishing bait has been reported. However, the processes of obtaining and using bait have not been described for southern Bahia state. The objective of this study was to learn how these processes occur in populations of fishermen along the southern coast of the state and how to minimize the negative impacts on the cetacean p…
Knowledge and Practices of Expert Fishermen of South Bahia, Brazil, Regarding the International Shark Fin Market
Entomofauna de importancia cultural en una comunidad maya-tseltal de Chiapas, México
Se presentan los resultados de la investigación realizada en la cabecera municipal de Oxchuc, Chiapas, sobre insectos de importancia cultural. Para cumplir el objetivo se utilizó la metodología etnográfica que incluye la observación participante, registro en diario de campo y entrevistas semi estructuradas a un total de 29 personas. Se describe la etnoclasificación de los pobladores, los cuales utilizan la categoría ch’in chanetik que engloba art…
Shark is the man: Ethnoknowledge of Brazil's South Bahia fishermen regarding shark behaviors
Fishermen's knowledge is a source of indispensable information in decision-making processes related to efforts to stimulate the management and conservation of fishing resources, especially in developing countries. This study analyzed the knowledge of fishermen from three municipal areas of Bahia in northeast Brazil regarding the behavior repertoire of sharks and the possible influence that these perceptions may have on the inclination to preserve…
Offensive' snakes: Cultural beliefs and practices related to snakebites in a Brazilian rural settlement
This paper records the meaning of the term 'offense' and the folk knowledge related to local beliefs and practices of folk medicine that prevent and treat snake bites, as well as the implications for the conservation of snakes in the county of Pedra Branca, Bahia State, Brazil. The data was recorded from September to November 2006 by means of open-ended interviews performed with 74 individuals of both genders, whose ages ranged from 4 to 89 years…
Implications and applications of folk zootherapy in the state of Bahia, Northeastern Brazil
This paper deals with the use of 180 animal species as medicinal resources in the state of Bahia, Northeastern Brazil. Data, which come from field works carried out in different indigenous, traditional, rural and urban communities within Bahia State, were gathered through the compilation of information available in scientific articles, monographs, theses, reports and presented papers. The animal‐based folk medicines come from millipedes (0.5%), a…
The Use of Insects in Folk Medicine in the State of Bahia, Northeastern Brazil, with Notes on Insects Reported Elsewhere in Brazilian Folk Medicine
Shark is the man: Ethnoknowledge of Brazil's South Bahia fishermen regarding shark behaviors
Fishermen's knowledge is a source of indispensable information in decision-making processes related to efforts to stimulate the management and conservation of fishing resources, especially in developing countries. This study analyzed the knowledge of fishermen from three municipal areas of Bahia in northeast Brazil regarding the behavior repertoire of sharks and the possible influence that these perceptions may have on the inclination to preserve…
Ethnotaxonomy of sharks by expert fishers from South Bahia, Brazil: Implications for fisheries management and conservation
Historically, Brazilian fisheries management has not considered the knowledge of fish taxonomy from within fishing communities. This study points out processes of recognition, classification and nomenclature of sharks achieved by fishermen from South Bahia, Brazil. Data were obtained through semistructured interviews visually stimulated by exhibiting images of 30 species of elasmobranch fishes. Regionally, elasmobranch species are inserted into t…
Conexões Espirituais Com a Mãe Terra: Plenitude Humana Manisfestada Pelo Xamanismo
O presente artigo trata da plenitude humana manifestada por meio do Xamanismo. Surgidas no Paleolítico com grupos de coletores-caçadores, as práticas xamânicas (re)surgem e se popularizam no contexto da atual sociedade "pós-moderna", em que um número cada vez maior de pessoas está construindo suas próprias relações espirituais com a Terra, com outros povos e culturas e com outros seres com os quais se partilha o ambiente. A resposta às crises eco…
Historical Shark Meat Consumption and Trade Trends in a Global Richness Hotspot
Shark catches have increased worldwide, threatening the survival of several species. This study describes historical trends concerning shark consumption and commercialization by artisanal fishers in northeastern Brazil. Semi-structured questionnaires were applied and respondents pointed out that sharks used to be locally regarded as low-quality fish in the past and rejected by fish consumers, with low fisher consumption frequency. However, this h…
Ethnotaxonomy of birds by the inhabitants of Pedra Branca Village, Santa Teresinha municipality, Bahia state, Brazil
BACKGROUND: Studies on popular names of birds help to understand the relationship between human beings and birds and it also contributes to the field of ornithology. METHODS: This study aims to register the ethnotaxonomy of birds in the village of Pedra Branca, Santa Teresinha municipality, Bahia State, Brazil, by cataloguing and identifying their popular names, besides understanding the ethnoclassification system of local bird species. The ethno…
Curupira e Caipora: O Papel Dos Seres Elementais Como Guardiões Da Natureza
Povos indígenas e comunidades tradicionais dão prioridade às relações sociais e interativas entre humanos e não humanos, em que entes naturais, como animais, plantas, fungos, rios, cachoeiras, rochas, cavernas ou montanhas, estão imbuídos de espíritos, com subjetividades e consciência reflexiva. De acordo com as cosmopercepções de diferentes culturas, os seres elementais ou enteais atuam direta ou indiretamente na regulação de atividades antrópic…
Caipora and the conservation of natural resources in tropical forests in the South Recôncavo region, Bahia State, Northeast Brazil
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the imaginary of Caipora and environmental conservation in Serra da Jiboia. Data obtained through the application of semi-structured interviews and Likert scale. All data were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Through factor analysis, it was possible to identify four factors that explain the variations in responses given by residents of the region, suggesting a strong belief in the…
Análise Etnossemântica De Nomes Comuns De Abelhas E Vespas (Insecta, Hymenoptera) Na Terra Indígena Pankararé, Bahia, Brasil
Este artigo focaliza a etnotaxonomia e importância de abelhas e vespas para os índios Pankararé, grupo residente em uma região semiárida do Nordestedo Estado da Bahia, Brasil. Os dados foram obtidos mediante entrevistas semiestruturadas com 14 indivíduos (nove homens e cinco mulheres) da aldeia Brejo do Burgo. Um total de 23 etnoespécies foi registrado e “abeia” é o rótulo usado para apídeos e vespídeos. As “abeias” são classificadas em “abeias-b…
Local knowledge of traditional fishermen on economically important crabs (Decapoda): (Brachyura) in the city of Conde, Bahia State, Northeastern Brazil
BackgroundThis article records the traditional knowledge of crab gatherers in the city of Conde, in the North Coast Region of Bahia State, Northeastern Brazil.MethodsData on biological and ecological aspects of economically important brachyuran crustaceans have been obtained from semi-structured interviews andin locoobservations conducted from September 2007 to December 2009. A total of 57 fishermen of both genders, aged between 10 and 78 years h…
Behaviour of Sotalia guianensis(van Bénéden, 1864) (Cetacea, Delphinidae) and ethnoecological knowledge of artisanal fishermen from Canavieiras, Bahia, Brazil
Artisanal fishermen, because of their direct and frequent contact with the aquatic environment, possess a wealth of knowledge about the natural history of the fauna of the region in which they live. This knowledge, both practical and theoretical, has been frequently utilized and integrated into academic research. Taking this into consideration, this study discusses the ethnoecological knowledge of artisanal fishermen from a community in Canavieir…
Healing with animals in Feira de Santana City, Bahia, Brazil
Sustainable development and traditional knowledge: A case study in a Brazilian artisanal fishermen's community
This report aims to give a contribution to cultural sustainability by emphasizing the traditional knowledge of artisanal fishermen from Siribinha, a fishing community located in the county of Conde, in the northern region of Bahia State, north-eastern Brazil. Fieldwork was carried out from March 1996 to March 1998 and included open and semi-structured interviews, tours guided by the fishermen, direct observations and collection of fish specimens.…
The Use of Insects in Folk Medicine in the State of Bahia, Northeastern Brazil, with Notes on Insects Reported Elsewhere in Brazilian Folk Medicine
Implications and applications of folk zootherapy in the state of Bahia, Northeastern Brazil
This paper deals with the use of 180 animal species as medicinal resources in the state of Bahia, Northeastern Brazil. Data, which come from field works carried out in different indigenous, traditional, rural and urban communities within Bahia State, were gathered through the compilation of information available in scientific articles, monographs, theses, reports and presented papers. The animal‐based folk medicines come from millipedes (0.5%), a…
Entomotherapy, or the Medicinal Use of Insects
Insects and the substances extracted from them have been used as medicinal resources by human cultures all over the world. Besides medicine, these organisms have also played mystical and magical roles in the treatment of several illnesses in a range of cultures. Science has already proven the existence of immunological, analgesic, antibacterial, diuretic, anesthetic, and antirheumatic properties in the bodies of insects. Several authors have surv…
Bird-spiders (Arachnida, Mygalomorphae) as perceived by the inhabitants of the village of Pedra Branca, Bahia State, Brazil
This paper deals with the conceptions, knowledge and attitudes of the inhabitants of the county of Pedra Branca, Bahia State, on mygalomorph spiders locally known as 'caranguejeiras' (bird-spiders). It is launched here a new filed within ethnozoology: ethnoarachnology, which is defined as the transdisciplinary study of the relationships between human beings and bird-spiders. Data were collected from February to June 2005 by means of open-ended in…
Offensive' snakes: Cultural beliefs and practices related to snakebites in a Brazilian rural settlement
This paper records the meaning of the term 'offense' and the folk knowledge related to local beliefs and practices of folk medicine that prevent and treat snake bites, as well as the implications for the conservation of snakes in the county of Pedra Branca, Bahia State, Brazil. The data was recorded from September to November 2006 by means of open-ended interviews performed with 74 individuals of both genders, whose ages ranged from 4 to 89 years…
A zooterapia popular no Estado da Bahia: Registro de novas espécies animais utilizadas como recursos medicinais
Este artigo discute o uso de animais como recursos medicinais no Estado da Bahia, nordeste brasileiro. Os dados resultam de uma avaliação processual de desempenho acadêmico, uma vez que se tratou de um exercício requerido pelo professor da disciplina Etnobiologia (semestre 2007.2) aos estudantes do curso de Formação de Professores do Estado da Bahia da Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana, quando lhes foi solicitado que fizessem um breve reg…
Local knowledge of traditional fishermen on economically important crabs (Decapoda): (Brachyura) in the city of Conde, Bahia State, Northeastern Brazil
BackgroundThis article records the traditional knowledge of crab gatherers in the city of Conde, in the North Coast Region of Bahia State, Northeastern Brazil.MethodsData on biological and ecological aspects of economically important brachyuran crustaceans have been obtained from semi-structured interviews andin locoobservations conducted from September 2007 to December 2009. A total of 57 fishermen of both genders, aged between 10 and 78 years h…
Behaviour of Sotalia guianensis(van Bénéden, 1864) (Cetacea, Delphinidae) and ethnoecological knowledge of artisanal fishermen from Canavieiras, Bahia, Brazil
Artisanal fishermen, because of their direct and frequent contact with the aquatic environment, possess a wealth of knowledge about the natural history of the fauna of the region in which they live. This knowledge, both practical and theoretical, has been frequently utilized and integrated into academic research. Taking this into consideration, this study discusses the ethnoecological knowledge of artisanal fishermen from a community in Canavieir…
Análise Etnossemântica De Nomes Comuns De Abelhas E Vespas (Insecta, Hymenoptera) Na Terra Indígena Pankararé, Bahia, Brasil
Este artigo focaliza a etnotaxonomia e importância de abelhas e vespas para os índios Pankararé, grupo residente em uma região semiárida do Nordestedo Estado da Bahia, Brasil. Os dados foram obtidos mediante entrevistas semiestruturadas com 14 indivíduos (nove homens e cinco mulheres) da aldeia Brejo do Burgo. Um total de 23 etnoespécies foi registrado e “abeia” é o rótulo usado para apídeos e vespídeos. As “abeias” são classificadas em “abeias-b…
Shark is the man: Ethnoknowledge of Brazil's South Bahia fishermen regarding shark behaviors
Fishermen's knowledge is a source of indispensable information in decision-making processes related to efforts to stimulate the management and conservation of fishing resources, especially in developing countries. This study analyzed the knowledge of fishermen from three municipal areas of Bahia in northeast Brazil regarding the behavior repertoire of sharks and the possible influence that these perceptions may have on the inclination to preserve…
Ethnotaxonomy of birds by the inhabitants of Pedra Branca Village, Santa Teresinha municipality, Bahia state, Brazil
BACKGROUND: Studies on popular names of birds help to understand the relationship between human beings and birds and it also contributes to the field of ornithology. METHODS: This study aims to register the ethnotaxonomy of birds in the village of Pedra Branca, Santa Teresinha municipality, Bahia State, Brazil, by cataloguing and identifying their popular names, besides understanding the ethnoclassification system of local bird species. The ethno…
Etnotaxonomia Entomológica Baniwa Na Cidade De São Gabriel Da Cachoeira, Estado Do Amazonas, Brasil
Os sistemas de conhecimentos sobre a biologia de insetos são percebidos e construídos de formas diferentes em cada cultura. Nosso objetivo foi investigar o conhecimento entomológico Baniwa (CEB) na cidade de São Gabriel da Cachoeira. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas com famílias Baniwa. A palavra "inseto" para os Baniwa engloba outros animais não Insecta, como: répteis, anfíbios, moluscos e outros artrópodes. No trabalho são consi…
Insects as Human Food: An Overview
Embora os insetos e os produtos elaborados e/ou eliminados por eles sejam usados como fonte de alimento por três mil grupos étnicos em mais de 120 países, as atitudes comuns de repugnância direcionadas ao consumo de insetos comestíveis levam a que uma quantidade considerável de proteína animal fique indisponível para aqueles indivíduos que sofrem de deficiências proteicas. Observando as qualidades nutricionais que os insetos possuem, eles deveria…
Knowledge and Practices of Expert Fishermen of South Bahia, Brazil, Regarding the International Shark Fin Market
Entomofauna de importancia cultural en una comunidad maya-tseltal de Chiapas, México
Se presentan los resultados de la investigación realizada en la cabecera municipal de Oxchuc, Chiapas, sobre insectos de importancia cultural. Para cumplir el objetivo se utilizó la metodología etnográfica que incluye la observación participante, registro en diario de campo y entrevistas semi estructuradas a un total de 29 personas. Se describe la etnoclasificación de los pobladores, los cuales utilizan la categoría ch’in chanetik que engloba art…
Use of Cetaceans as Bait in Southern Bahia, Brazil, by Expert Fishermen that Market Shark Fins: A Lucrative Trade and Two Threatened Zoological Groups
In Brazil, despite the existence of a federal law prohibiting the capture and harassment of marine mammals, the use of fat as fishing bait has been reported. However, the processes of obtaining and using bait have not been described for southern Bahia state. The objective of this study was to learn how these processes occur in populations of fishermen along the southern coast of the state and how to minimize the negative impacts on the cetacean p…
Historical Shark Meat Consumption and Trade Trends in a Global Richness Hotspot
Shark catches have increased worldwide, threatening the survival of several species. This study describes historical trends concerning shark consumption and commercialization by artisanal fishers in northeastern Brazil. Semi-structured questionnaires were applied and respondents pointed out that sharks used to be locally regarded as low-quality fish in the past and rejected by fish consumers, with low fisher consumption frequency. However, this h…
Oração ao Urso
“El Nido Del Arara, Posada Para Migrantes Del Mundo”: Estudio De Caso en Etnozoología Urbana en La Ciudad De Popayán (Cauca, Colombia)
Las evidencias en torno a la relación de los seres humanos y los animales se remontan a milenios. Evidencias que se hallan en diversidad de contextos, como relieves kársticos, cavernas e hipogeos. En estos hallazgos encontramos representaciones iconográficas, plasmadas a partir de petroglifos, pictogramas y en piezas cerámicas. Narrativas gráficas que permiten evidenciar los relacionamientos sociales, culturales y mágicos de los sujetos humanos e…
Relevancia De Los Colibríes (Aves, Trochilidae) Como Complejo De Especies Bioculturales. El Colibrí Y El Andar Del Tiempo Nasa – E’ç A’te (Tiempos De La Esmeralda)
El presente artículo evidencia la relevancia biocultural de los colibríes y sus significados en la cultura indígena Nasa, localizada en Colombia, con mayor influencia en el Departamento del Cauca. Los colibríes en el Cauca alcanzan un número de 100 especies, muchas de ellas endémicas. En la investigación se evidencia su importancia en los tejidos simbólicos de la cultura Nasa, lo cual se hace relevante para su análisis. Preguntas sobre su conserv…
Ecologia espiritual e patrimônio biocultural
Ecologia Espiritual é tida como um conjunto de práticas de espiritualidade ligadas à ecologia, no sentido da internalização de sentimentos e procedimentos ecológicos que passam a ser vistos, nesse contexto, como mediação religiosa na busca do sagrado. Espera-se contribuir para inspirar novas formas de entender a relação entre Sociedade e Natureza e estimular abordagens de pesquisa e gestão que favoreçam a imprescindível reconexão que vá além daqu…
Conexões Espirituais Com a Mãe Terra: Plenitude Humana Manisfestada Pelo Xamanismo
O presente artigo trata da plenitude humana manifestada por meio do Xamanismo. Surgidas no Paleolítico com grupos de coletores-caçadores, as práticas xamânicas (re)surgem e se popularizam no contexto da atual sociedade "pós-moderna", em que um número cada vez maior de pessoas está construindo suas próprias relações espirituais com a Terra, com outros povos e culturas e com outros seres com os quais se partilha o ambiente. A resposta às crises eco…
Ethnotaxonomy of sharks by expert fishers from South Bahia, Brazil: Implications for fisheries management and conservation
Historically, Brazilian fisheries management has not considered the knowledge of fish taxonomy from within fishing communities. This study points out processes of recognition, classification and nomenclature of sharks achieved by fishermen from South Bahia, Brazil. Data were obtained through semistructured interviews visually stimulated by exhibiting images of 30 species of elasmobranch fishes. Regionally, elasmobranch species are inserted into t…
Geography (23 works) · Biology (18 works) · Animal and Plant Science Education (13 works) · Ecology (13 works) · Insect Utilization and Effects (9 works) · Fishery (8 works) · Humanities (8 works) · Sociology (8 works) · Ichthyology and Marine Biology (7 works) · Amazonian Archaeology and Ethnohistory (6 works)