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<p>Human-wildlife interactions can be both positive and negative. Human-wildlife conflict, a negative interaction, has recently become a global concern. We studied conflict between humans and Hamadryas baboons (<i>Papio hamadryas</i>) in Saudi Arabia, a developing country experiencing rapid economic growth. We conducted 1,356 interviews with local residents in six affected areas to assess damage to properties and understand their perceptions about baboons. In the same interviews, we asked the questions related to the impact of mitigation measures put in place by the National Center for Wildlife, including feeding bans and appropriate waste management, on the conflict. Through an online platform established by our employer, the National Center for Wildlife, we also assessed 4,450 complaints from local people about baboon-related issues. More than half of the people surveyed (63%, <i>n</i> = 855) reported daily incursions into their farms or homes by baboons. Most respondents (60%, <i>n</i> = 810) reported damage to crops and property. Losses incurred ranged from US$250 to more than US$1,300 per household per year, and 67% (<i>n</i> = 913) of respondents showed a negative attitude towards baboons. The largest number of complaints (54%, <i>n</i> = 2428) was from Asir Province. In total, 38% (<i>n</i> = 521) of respondents believed that the mitigation measures were ineffective, while 32% (<i>n</i> = 429) reported a reduction in baboon incursions into their farms or properties following implementation of mitigation measures. Our findings show escalating human-baboon conflict in Saudi Arabia. We propose a strategy to address this growing problem, based on the literature and our findings, and taking into consideration environmental, social, economic, and species-specific factors.</p>

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Economic and Social Impacts of Conflict Between Hamadryas Baboons (Papio hamadryas) and Humans in Saudi Arabia

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年3月24日

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  • Francesco M. Angelici,
  • Riyaz Ahmad,
  • Zaffar R. Mir,
  • Zuhair Amr,
  • Saleh Alaamri,
  • Faisal Shuraim,
  • Farah Neyaz,
  • Abdul Rahman Alghamdi,
  • Omar Alsudays,
  • Ahmed Boug

摘要

Human-wildlife interactions can be both positive and negative. Human-wildlife conflict, a negative interaction, has recently become a global concern. We studied conflict between humans and Hamadryas baboons (Papio hamadryas) in Saudi Arabia, a developing country experiencing rapid economic growth. We conducted 1,356 interviews with local residents in six affected areas to assess damage to properties and understand their perceptions about baboons. In the same interviews, we asked the questions related to the impact of mitigation measures put in place by the National Center for Wildlife, including feeding bans and appropriate waste management, on the conflict. Through an online platform established by our employer, the National Center for Wildlife, we also assessed 4,450 complaints from local people about baboon-related issues. More than half of the people surveyed (63%, n = 855) reported daily incursions into their farms or homes by baboons. Most respondents (60%, n = 810) reported damage to crops and property. Losses incurred ranged from US$250 to more than US$1,300 per household per year, and 67% (n = 913) of respondents showed a negative attitude towards baboons. The largest number of complaints (54%, n = 2428) was from Asir Province. In total, 38% (n = 521) of respondents believed that the mitigation measures were ineffective, while 32% (n = 429) reported a reduction in baboon incursions into their farms or properties following implementation of mitigation measures. Our findings show escalating human-baboon conflict in Saudi Arabia. We propose a strategy to address this growing problem, based on the literature and our findings, and taking into consideration environmental, social, economic, and species-specific factors.