Simon A Black
Biographic Data
| ID | 5587890 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Simon A Black |
| GIVEN NAMES | Simon A |
| FAMILY NAME | Black |
| SIGNATURE | BLACK S A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Durrell Institute of Conservation & Ecology University of Kent Canterbury UK |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4931-7992 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 2 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 2 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The natural history of lions in North Africa and the relevance of their depiction in the “Lions Attacking a Dromedary” diorama
The diorama “Lions Attacking a Dromedary” is notorious, not just as a remarkable 19th century example of taxidermy, but also its controversial representation of human culture and animals, its questionable accuracy and the murky ethics of the materials sourced for its construction. This study examines whether the diorama is a reasonable representation of the Barbary lion in North Africa. We review the history of lions in North Africa and their int…
Community participation in ecotourism and its effect on local perceptions of snow leopard ( Panthera uncia ) conservation
Local support and involvement is often essential for effective wildlife conservation. This study assessed the impact of local involvement in ecotourism schemes on perceptions of wildlife, promotion of conservation action, types of values that communities placed on wildlife, and contexts in which wildlife are considered to be most valuable. The study used qualitative semi-structured interviews conducted in seven villages in Ladakh, India, which is…
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Community participation in ecotourism and its effect on local perceptions of snow leopard ( Panthera uncia ) conservation
Local support and involvement is often essential for effective wildlife conservation. This study assessed the impact of local involvement in ecotourism schemes on perceptions of wildlife, promotion of conservation action, types of values that communities placed on wildlife, and contexts in which wildlife are considered to be most valuable. The study used qualitative semi-structured interviews conducted in seven villages in Ladakh, India, which is…
The natural history of lions in North Africa and the relevance of their depiction in the “Lions Attacking a Dromedary” diorama
The diorama “Lions Attacking a Dromedary” is notorious, not just as a remarkable 19th century example of taxidermy, but also its controversial representation of human culture and animals, its questionable accuracy and the murky ethics of the materials sourced for its construction. This study examines whether the diorama is a reasonable representation of the Barbary lion in North Africa. We review the history of lions in North Africa and their int…
Biology (2 works) · Ecology (2 works) · Geography (2 works) · African Botany and Ecology Studies (1 work) · Archaeology (1 work) · Art (1 work) · Business (1 work) · Colonialism (1 work) · Computer Science (1 work) · Depiction (1 work)