Mitigation of human-wildlife-conflict in Masai Mara, Kenya

Laburpena

Negative interaction between humans and wild animals or wildlife human conflicts (HWC) is an emerging conservation issue globally. Although humans, their livestock and wildlife suffer from these interactions research conducted on HWC has focused on the negative effects of HWC on humans but very few studies have focused on the negative effects of HWC on wildlife species. Although many HWC mitigation strategies have been proposed, few studies have evaluated their effectiveness. Similarly, much work has been done zoonotic disease research, but no studies have been done on the influence of long distance migration by large herbivores on parasite epidemiology or diversity and parasite sharing between wildebeest and livestock. This work examine the effects of HWC on wildlife species particularly elephants. The management of HWC through translocations and the factors influencing its’ outcomes is investigated. Finally, the role of long distance wildebeest migration on parasite prevalence and diversity in this species will be examined with the goal of identifying parasites shared with livestock. Results will highlight the nature of HWC and its mitigation strategies.