Current wildlife crime (Indian scenario): major challenges and prevention approaches

Rana, Ajay Kumar; Kumar, Nishant

doi:10.1007/s10531-023-02577-z

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“…Over 58,000 individuals of turtles, belonging to at least 15 different species, including 10 identified as threatened by the IUCN have been illegally harvested in India between 2011 and 2015 (Mendiratta et al 2017). Rana & Kumar (2023) highlighted that a total of 37,267 turtles were confiscated between 2015…”

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Traditional harvesting practices employed for freshwater turtles by the indigenous communities along Shilabati River, West Bengal, India

Prasun Mandal,

Jana,

Mallick

et al. 2024

J. Threat. Taxa

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A survey was conducted through semi-structured interviews, involving 38 local fishermen of three villages in the Gangani region along Shilabati River in West Bengal, India. The survey revealed that three threatened species of turtles—Nilssonia gangetica, Nilssonia hurum, and Lissemys punctata—were clandestinely harvested by the riverine communities. These species are also being documented for the first time from this area, popularly called Jangal Mahal. N. gangetica was the most commonly harvested species, followed by L. punctata and N. hurum, mostly for consumption, local sale, and as traditional medicine. The most frequently used method for capturing turtles was the ‘multiple hook bait’; exclusively practiced by adult males of the fisher community, usually belonging to the age group 21–40 years, between February and June. The study indicated that the respondents knew that harvesting of turtles was clandestine, yet they continued to do so as their traditional right, as they believed minor catches will not harm local turtle populations. It is assumed that N. hurum, which is an endangered species, is already rare and on the brink of local extinction, whereas other two species are coping with the harvest in the specialized riparian habitat and adjacent ponds. In this study the harvesting of threatened turtle species was ardently associated with the socio-cultural customs rather than an economic compulsion but to check rising threat to these species, the uncontrolled harvest needs to be addressed urgently as a high priority conservation issue. This requires further explorations on the ecology of turtles, initiatives by enforcement agencies, and utilizing the inherent knowledge of indigenous people.

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Traditional harvesting practices employed for freshwater turtles by the indigenous communities along Shilabati River, West Bengal, India

Prasun Mandal,

Jana,

Mallick

et al. 2024

J. Threat. Taxa

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“…Uncontrolled human activities like natural habitat destruction and covert poaching activities is threatening the ecological balance (Rana & Kumar, 2023). Wildlife crime is defined as an illegitimate exploitation of natural resources (Carter et al, 2017;Gibbs et al, 2010;Rana & Kumar, 2023). It includes and is not limited to: poaching, illegal trade in wildlife, unreported fishing, destruction of wetlands and trade of illegal and unregulated products of the wilderness.…”

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Wildlife crime: causes, consequences and countermeasures: A review

Vaishnavi Narreddy,

Shashidhar E S

2024

Int. J. Sci. Res. Arch.

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Wildlife crime, encompassing illegal activities such as poaching, trafficking and habitat destruction, poses a critical threat to global biodiversity and ecological stability. This comprehensive review paper delves into the multifaceted dimensions of wildlife crime, exploring its causes, consequences and the various strategies employed to combat it. Drawing from an extensive body of literature, this paper examines ecological, economic, social and ethical impacts of wildlife crime. It analyzes the role of organized crime networks, the challenges of law enforcement and prosecution and the effectiveness of international conservation initiatives. Furthermore, this review highlights the critical importance of public awareness and community engagement in addressing wildlife crime. By synthesizing diverse perspectives and research findings, this paper offers a holistic understanding of the issue and underscores the urgency of concerted global efforts to protect our planet’s invaluable biodiversity from the menace of wildlife crime.

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“…The severity of wildlife crimes, including poaching and the illegal wildlife trade, has been escalating in India (Rana & Kumar, 2023). Consequently, protected areas, such as tiger reserves, are particularly at risk due to their abundant distribution of wild fauna and flora (Jhala et al, 2021).…”

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Examining stakeholders’ intelligence-led conservation strategies for preventing and detecting wildlife crime in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve: A mixed-methods study

Alagesan,

Murugesan

2024

CrimRxiv

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Research on wildlife crime has been steadily increasing within the fields of criminology and conservation science. However, the policing aspects of this issue remain under-explored. A robust, intelligence-led approach is deemed more proactive and effective in policing wildlife within and around Protected Areas (PAs). This study enriches the literature on wildlife policing by examining the intelligence-led conservation strategies employed by stakeholders in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR), a PA located in the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu, India. The study utilises a mixed-methods approach, collecting quantitative data from rangers and qualitative data from local community members. The findings suggest that there is significant scope for enhancing intelligence-led wildlife policing in MTR. A notable lack of training and technological implementation in intelligence-led conservation approaches among rangers was observed. Moreover, local community members were found to be largely supportive of the rangers' efforts in intelligence-led wildlife policing. The detailed findings of this provides valuable insights for the management of MTR and other tiger reserves, enabling them to review and enhance their existing intelligence-led initiatives to ensure effective conservation.

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Current wildlife crime (Indian scenario): major challenges and prevention approaches

Cited by 10 publications

References 97 publications

Traditional harvesting practices employed for freshwater turtles by the indigenous communities along Shilabati River, West Bengal, India

Traditional harvesting practices employed for freshwater turtles by the indigenous communities along Shilabati River, West Bengal, India

Wildlife crime: causes, consequences and countermeasures: A review

Examining stakeholders’ intelligence-led conservation strategies for preventing and detecting wildlife crime in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve: A mixed-methods study

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