Work Practices in Animal Rescue: Field Study in Assam, India
摘要
Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India, is a world heritage site and the home of a number of species including the one-horned rhinoceros. With a large population of species and a large variety of them, comes the challenge of a diverse range of rescue operations that need to be deployed across the 1085 km2 of the park throughout the year. With improving practices, experience, policies, training of personnel, and involving local communities, the number of wildlife rescued has substantially increased over the decade, but the number of human and animal casualties annually is still notable. This field study reports on the challenges of animal rescue and human–animal interaction. The interview and questions posed were unstructured in nature and acted as the primary means of data collection. A total of 18 respondents were interviewed. The key aim was to understand the work practices, techniques developed, and challenges in wildlife rescue operations. Insights were drawn from the various different facets, and these were used to indicate the current rescue scenario in the park and the interrelation between different parameters influencing the operations.