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Crop losses and patterns of wildlife damage at the periphery of Dassioko Classified Forest and Forêt des Marais Tanoé-Ehy in Côte d’Ivoire

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Crop losses and patterns of wildlife damage at the periphery of Dassioko Classified Forest and Forêt des Marais Tanoé-Ehy in Côte d’Ivoire

Kouao Marthe Lydie, Bogui Elie Bandama, Coulibaly Tchinyo, Gnagbo Anthelme, Kone Inza
Int. J. Biosci.23( 5), 40-53, November 2023.
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Key: Crop raidingCrops damageWildlife behaviorsWildlife forays

Abstract

Crop losses remain Africa’s most frequent consequences of human-wildlife conflicts, including Côte d’Ivoire. Conflicts are caused by a variety of animals, ranging from birds to elephants, rodents, primates, cercopithecines, buffaloes, and bush pigs. Losses are sometimes dramatic depending on both patterns adopted by raiders and the crops concerned. This study was implemented at the periphery of two protected areas in Côte d’Ivoire, Dassioko Classified Forest (DCF), and Forêt des Marais Tanoé-Ehy (FMTE) to provide a better understanding on the extend of damage. To do so, a series of crop attacks are identified and caracterized to show losses due to wildlife which are sometimes great. From villages closest to protected areas, four were selected to collect data on losses. Data were collected using individual interviews with some farmers encountered on their farms and direct observations. Direct observations were conducted in virtual grids 1000x500m at the boundary of FMTE and DCF by walking slowly through crops to record as well as all plants attacked and species involved. The study reveals diverse species with different patterns raiding on various crops. Among these, elephants, bushpigs, monkeys, and cane rats can cause great losses by foraging. They attack stems, roots, pods, cobs seeking to feed. Elevating local tolerance for wildlife will require diverse approaches to managing such conflicts, including protecting economic benefits for farmers and providing compensation in limited cases.

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