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Kanagavel, A., & Raghavan, R. (2013). Hunting of endemic and threatened forest-dwelling chelonians in the western ghats, india. Asian Journal of Conservation Biology, 2(2), 172–177.
Added by: Sarina Wunderlich (06 Jul 2014 16:11:44 UTC) |
| Resource type: Journal Article BibTeX citation key: Kanagavel2013b View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Emydidae, Habitat - habitat, Malaclemys terrapin, Schildkröten - turtles + tortoises, Südasien - Southern Asia Creators: Kanagavel, Raghavan Collection: Asian Journal of Conservation Biology |
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Testudinidae This study investigates the hunting of two endemic and threatened terrestrial chelonians, the Cochin forest cane turtle (Vijayachelys silvatica) and Travancore tortoise (Indotestudo travancorica) in the Western Ghats region of India. Informal interviews were conducted with indigenous and non-indigenous communities and Forest Department officials to understand the dynamics of chelonian hunting and the existent rationale and beliefs that supported it. Chelonian consumption was existent among both indigenous and non-indigenous communities, but was higher among the former. Indotestudo travancorica was exploited to a larger extent than Vijayachelys silvatica. Both the species were used as a cure for piles and asthma, to increase body strength and were largely captured during collection of non-timber forest produce and fire management activities. These chelonians were also sold to local hotels and served to customers known on a personal basis with minimal transfer to urban areas. Conservation action needs to be prioritised towards I. travancorica, by upgrading its IUCN Red List status, and also through increased interaction between the Forest Department and local communities to improve chelonian conservation in the landscape.
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