The role of Local Ecological Knowledge on the Behavioral Ecology of mammals
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19487593 |
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| Authors | Tárcio Gustavo Silva (0009-0006-0108-3364, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco), Tamires Maria Silva, T G F Silva (Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco), María Fernanda De La Fuente (0000-0002-1650-628X), Antonio da Silva Souto Antonio da Silva Souto (0000-0003-1692-1958, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco), Nicola Schiel (0000-0002-2454-0912, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Publication date | 2026-04-11 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Ethnobiology and Conservation (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2238-4782 • E-ISSN: 2238-4782 |
| Publisher | Universidade Estadual da Paraiba/Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco (Ethnobiology and Conservation) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.15451/ec2026-04-15-09-1-16 |
| OpenAlex | W7153486703 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 29 |
While the role of Local Ecological Knowledge (LEK) is widely recognized for its dialogue and complement in ecology and conservation contexts, its role on the behavioral ecology of mammals is still unknown. With that in mind, we investigated LEK on the behavioral ecology of mammals, and which variables could influence such knowledge. The study was carried out in the municipality of Cabaceiras, state of Paraíba, Brazil. Data collection was divided into two stages: (i) free list (192 interviewees), to identify the mammals known in the region; (ii) and semi-structured interviews (150 interviewees). We found that conspicuous behaviors were significantly more familiar than cryptic ones, and higher LEK by residents with a rural occupation, who lives longer in the locality and encounters animals more frequently. Thus, when considering LEK on the behavioral ecology of mammals, it is important to recognize that its contribution occurs, to a greater degree, in relation to more visible behaviors and the informants more contact. LEK emerges as a complementary source of information, optimizing data collection efforts and strengthening the inclusion of local knowledge in conservation strategies. Furthermore, considering in the future bridging LEK and Behavioral Ecology of mammals would lead to a two-way street that can promote a more equitable approach between these two knowledge systems
Applied ecology · Behavioral ecology · Behavioral pattern · Behavioural sciences · Chemical ecology · Functional ecology · Locality · Animal and Plant Science Education · Primate Behavior and Ecology · Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
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