Saloni Bhatia

TL;DR: In this paper, a review of 100 recent articles on human-wildlife conflicts reveals that 97 were between conservation and other human activities, particularly those associated with livelihoods, and suggests that those representing conservation interests should not only seek technical solutions to deal with the impacts but also consider their role and objectives, and focus on strategies likely to deliver longterm solutions for the benefit of biodiversity and the people involved.

TL;DR: A content analysis of print media articles on human-leopard conflict in Mumbai, India sought to understand the framing of HWC and the changes in media coverage over a 10-year period (2001-2011), suggesting the print mass media in Mumbai could be an influential conduit for content that diminishes HWC.

TL;DR: A basic approach to case studies is recommended aimed at expanding the scope of inquiries into human–wildlife relations beyond studies of rational behavior and quantification of costs and benefits of wildlife to humans.

TL;DR: The results show that scaling up from the individual to higher levels of social organization can highlight important factors that influence attitudes of people toward wildlife and toward formal conservation efforts in general.

TL;DR: The authors examined peoples' attitudes in Buddhist and Muslim communities toward snow leopards (Panthera uncia) and wolves (Canis lupus) in Ladakh, India, and found that the effect of religion on attitudes was statistically nonsignificant and was tempered by gender, education, and awareness of wildlife laws.