WESTERN CHIMPANZEE ( PAN TROGLODYTES VERUS ) IN SITU CONSERVATION THROUGH EDUCATION: METHODS & IMPLICATIONS Dalila Frasson Conservation Manager Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary [email protected]VI Convegno Nazionale della Ricerca nei Parchi Conoscere per proteggere 2-4 Ottobre 2015
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WESTERN CHIMPANZEE (PAN TROGLODYTES VERUS) IN SITU CONSERVATION THROUGH EDUCATION:
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE & PRACTICE(KAP) SURVEY RELATING TO CHIMPANZEES IN SIERRA LEONE
Knowledge: 89% surveyed have knowledge of the difference between
chimpanzee and other primates; Few people were aware of any law protecting chimpanzees.
Attitude: Overwhelmingly negative; Very few knew their positive role for the environment and
that have the right to live in the forest; Threats like hunting > deforestation > farming; 1/3 is willing to buy a chimp (pet or domestic servant).
Survey of 600 persons
SENSITIZATION MATERIALS & METHODS
Different materials among
different target:
Billboard;
Sticker;
Poster;
Radio campaign.
House by house sensitization during Ebola outbreak due to institutional restriction regarding public gathering.
1. Great social animals;2. Very similar to human;3. Endangered;4. Ecological roles;5. Legislation & laws;6. Health risks.
RADIO CAMPAIGN
SENSITIZATION CAMPAIGN DURING EBOLA OUTBREA
SENSITIZATION CAMPAIGN DURING EBOLA OUTBREAK
RISK OF A SENSITIZATION CAMPAIGN
Risk of failing to positively effect behavioral changes;
From a cultural and religious point of view, certain messages referring to chimpanzees as mankind’s closest relatives may not be accepted;
The problem of the bush meat trade is prevalent. Promoting conservation of a species which is sometimes targeted for the trade could be met with passivism or even outright rejection;
Difficult moment due to Ebola outbreak.
HOW WE EVALUATE THE RESULTS?
Influences of human behaviours > require time due to traditions;