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Year

Aspects of hunting activity in Serra da Capivara National Park, in the state of Piaui, Brazil
Author
Miranda, C. L.; Alencar, G. D.
Year
2007
Secondary Title
Natureza & Conservacao
Volume
5
Pages
114-121
Abstract
This study presents results on hunting activity in Serra da Capivara National Park, a priority area for biodiversity conservation of the Caatinga(3) biome. The objective of the study is to characterize hunting activity in the Park, making data available on the more susceptible species, the-profile of the hunters, the predominant hunting category and the locations with the highest incidence of hunting. The data were obtained. from standardized reports, filled out by the enforcement team between May 2000 and October 2003. A total of 112 records of infringement were filed through which 398 animals were apprehended, including. eleven species of mammals and five of birds. The number of occurrences was greater around than in the Park and the locations that had the highest number of hunting reports were Serra Branca, Coneal and Camacari. The results demonstrate a predominance of commercial hunting in comparison to subsistence hunting and suggest that inspection and environmental education activities have been important in reducing hunting incidences, making it necessary to intensify them.
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