Co-Adaptation Is Key to Coexisting with Large Carnivores. (August 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Carter, Neil H.; Linnell, John D.C.
• Is Part Of: Trends in ecology & evolution. Volume 31:Number 8(2016)
• Page Start: 575
• Page End: 578
• Publication Date: 2016-08
• Subjects: carnivore conservation -- co-adaptation -- coexistence -- human–wildlife interactions -- shared landscapes; Ecology -- Periodicals; Evolution (Biology) -- Periodicals; 576.8
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tree.2016.05.006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0169-5347

Abstract

Abstract : There is a pressing need to integrate large carnivore species into multi-use landscapes outside protected areas. However, an unclear understanding of coexistence hinders the realization of this goal. Here, we provide a comprehensive conceptualization of coexistence in which mutual adaptations by both large carnivores and humans have a central role.