scholarly journals Securing Pet Food from Florida Black Bears and Coyotes

EDIS ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelley C Anderson ◽  
Elizabeth Frances Pienaar
Keyword(s):  
Black Bear ◽  
The State ◽  
Black Bears ◽  
Pet Food ◽  
Wildlife Ecology ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Wildlife Conflict ◽  
Food Attractants ◽  
Human Wildlife Conflict

The Florida black bear and the coyote are both prevalent throughout the state of Florida. The number one cause of human-wildlife conflict for these two species are food attractants, including pet food. This 2-page fact sheet written by Kelley C. Anderson and Elizabeth F. Pienaar and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation explains how to secure pets and pet food against both the Florida black bear and the coyote and keep people, pets, and wildlife safe. edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw437

Reducing Human-Bear Conflicts: Bear-Resistant Trash Cans

EDIS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ethan T. Noel ◽  
Elizabeth F. Pienaar ◽  
Mike Orlando
Keyword(s):  
Great Risk ◽  
Ursus Americanus ◽  
Black Bear ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Vehicle Collisions ◽  
Wildlife Ecology ◽  
Human Food ◽  
Fact Sheet

The Florida black bear (Ursus americanus floridanus) is the only species of bear in Florida, with an estimated population of approximately 4,030 bears. Bears that eat garbage put themselves in danger. This 3-page fact sheet written by Ethan T. Noel, Elizabeth F. Pienaar, and and Mike Orlando and published by the Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Department explains how to secure human garbage from bears so that they don’t become reliant on human food sources, a condition that puts them at great risk of being killed from vehicle collisions, illegal shooting, or euthanasia.­http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw429

To Protect and Kill: US Fish and Wildlife Service’s Management of Human–Wildlife Conflict, 1996-2011

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 174-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Lynch
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
The State ◽  
The Political ◽  
State Agencies ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Green Criminology ◽  
Wildlife Conflict ◽  
Nonhuman Animals ◽  
Conflicting Interests ◽  
Human Wildlife Conflict

AbstractHarms against nonhuman animals have become a significant concern in different disciplines (e.g., green criminology). This paper presents a multi-disciplinary discussion of one form of animal harm—wildlife harm—created by state agencies charged with protecting animals. Specifically, this issue is examined by reviewing the complex problems faced by theUSFish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), which is charged with competing objectives: between protecting economic and public health interests, and protecting wildlife. In managing the human–wildlife conflicts brought to its attention, theUSFWSmust often make tradeoffs between protecting economic and public health interests, and protecting wildlife. As the data reviewed here indicate, this leads theUSFWSto kill a large number of animals each year to protect economic and public health interests—more than 40 million animals since 1996. The political and economic factors that influence these killings, and how the state balances conflicting interests, are also examined.

scholarly journals HUMAN-WILD MAMMAL CONFLICT IN A HUMAN DOMINATED MIDHILL LANDSCAPE: A CASE STUDY FROM PANCHASE AREA IN CHITWAN ANNAPURNA LANDSCAPE, NEPAL

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-38
Author(s):  
Jagan Nath Adhikari ◽  
Bishnu Prasad Bhattarai ◽  
Tej Bahadur Thapa
Keyword(s):  
Group Discussion ◽  
Black Bear ◽  
Economic Loss ◽  
Crop Raiding ◽  
Wild Mammal ◽  
Livestock Depredation ◽  
Wildlife Conflict ◽  
Main Crop ◽  
Human Wildlife Conflict

   Issues of human wildlife conflict (HWC) always challenges in conservation and management. Crop raiding, property damage, livestock depredation and human casualties are the most common forms of conflict. It was investigated the issues of human wild mammal conflict in and around the Panchase area in Chitwan Annapurna Landscape of Nepal from March 2017 to April 2018 using semi-structured questionnaires and focal group discussion. Wide spread human wildlife conflict was observed in Panchase area. Monkey, muntjac deer, porcupine and rabbit were the main crop raider that resulted in total economic loss of US$ 29.56 per household (HH). Overall economic loss by livestock depredation was estimated US$ 11254.54 (US$ 112.54/HH). Leopard contributed to the highest cases of livestock depredation. A total of five human attack cases were recorded including one fatal and four injuries. Himalayan black bear contributed to 80 % of the total attacks and 20 % by leopards. Present study focused on the issues and status of conflicts in the Panchase area, a representative of midhills and Chitwan Annapurana Landscape. This study suggests that future study related to mitigation and preventing methods should be conducted to minimize the issues of human wildlife conflicts.

scholarly journals Wildlife of Florida Factsheet: Northern Crested Caracara

EDIS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (2) ◽  
pp. 2
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Rose ◽  
Raoul Keith Boughton
Keyword(s):  
Invasive Species ◽  
The State ◽  
Wildlife Ecology ◽  
The Public ◽  
Fact Sheet

The Wildlife of Florida Factsheet series was created to provide the public with a quick and accurate introduction to Florida’s wildlife, including both native and invasive species. Authors Elizabeth Rose and Raoul Boughton hope this 2-page fact sheet published by the UF/IFAS Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation will inspire people to learn more about the northern crested caracara and understand the amazing biodiversity of wildlife in general in the state of Florida and in their own backyards and communities. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw452

scholarly journals Farmer Perceptions of Wildlife Damage to Row Crops in North Florida

EDIS ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Holly K. Ober ◽  
Gerald R. Edmondson ◽  
William M. Giuliano ◽  
David L. Wright ◽  
John Atkins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The State ◽  
Row Crops ◽  
Wildlife Ecology ◽  
Farmer Perceptions ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Wildlife Damage

How can we determine the just how much of an impact wildlife damage has on growers? This 4-page fact sheet presents the results of a survey of a sample of growers across the state. Written by Holly K. Ober, Gerald R. Edmondson, William M. Giuliano, David L. Wright, John Atkins, Andy Andreasen, Shep Eubanks, Libbie Johnson, Charles Brasher, and Greg Hicks, and published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, July 2011. Revised October 2014. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw356

scholarly journals Mourning Doves in Florida

EDIS ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 2007 (18) ◽  
Author(s):  
William M. Giuliano ◽  
James F. Selph ◽  
Kurt Hodges ◽  
Nick Wiley
Keyword(s):  
Habitat Management ◽  
The State ◽  
Wildlife Ecology ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Mourning Doves

WEC-226, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by William M. Giuliano, James F. Selph, Kurt Hodges, and Nick Wiley, describes the only dove species native to the state of Florida. Includes sections on distribution and status, biology, habitat, management, and hunting. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, August 2007. WEC 226/UW267: Mourning Doves in Florida (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Status of Human-Wildlife Conflict and Assessment of Crop Damage by Wild Animals in Gaurishankar Conservation Area, Nepal

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bairam Awasthi ◽  
Nanda Bahadur Singh
Keyword(s):  
Animal Species ◽  
Black Bear ◽  
Participatory Approach ◽  
Wild Animal ◽  
Crop Damage ◽  
Crop Loss ◽  
Conservation Area ◽  
Wildlife Conflict ◽  
The Status ◽  
Human Wildlife Conflict

This study tries to explore the status of Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) within the Gaurishankar Conservation Area (GCA), Nepal. The maximum damage of maize (39%) and potato (30%) crops were reported due to wildlife in the study area. Major wildlife pests were monkey, porcupine, goral, barking deer, jackal and Himalayan black bear. About ninety five percent of respondents reported crop damage problem was increasing in the area after GCA establishment. Fair and quick disbursement of compensation for crop loss and regular monitoring of the wild animal needed to be adopted to reduce human-wildlife conflicts. Change in cropping and crop composition, particularly cultivation of high value medicinal plants were also suggested. The findings suggest participatory approach to manage problematic animal species in GCA.Journal of Institute of Science and Technology, 2015, 20(1): 107-111

scholarly journals Status of Capybaras (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris Rodentia: Hydrochaeridae) and Potential for Establishment in Florida

EDIS ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (1) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Brandon Parker ◽  
C. Jane Anderson ◽  
Christina M. Romagosa ◽  
Samantha M. Wisely ◽  
Daniel Pearson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South America ◽  
The State ◽  
Wildlife Ecology ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Hydrochoerus Hydrochaeris

Would you know what to do if you saw a two-foot-tall, 100-pound exotic rodent strolling through your neighborhood? It’s highly unlikely, but, depending on your location, not absolutely impossible. Capybaras, the world’s largest rodents, are native to South America but have been spotted in the state of Florida and may have potential to establish populations here. This 5-page fact sheet written by Brandon Parker, C. Jane Anderson, Christina Romagosa, Samantha Wisely, Daniel Pearson, John Seyjagat, and Katherine Ashley Sayler and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation describes capybaras, explains how they got to Florida, and shows where the semiaquatic, herbivorous rodents have been sighted so far. edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw438

scholarly journals Florida's Large Carnivores

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (14) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin B. Main ◽  
Ginger Allen ◽  
Melvin E. Sunquist
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Black Bear ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Large Carnivores ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Wildlife Ecology ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Florida Panther

This document provides an overview of Floridas four largest carnivores: the Florida panther, black bear, bobcat, and the coyote. This document is Fact Sheet WEC 183, one of a series of the Department of Wildlife Ecology & Conservation, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: June 2004.

scholarly journals Living with the Florida Black Bear: a Homeowner's Guide to Nuisance Bear Prevention

EDIS ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 2007 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly M. Annis ◽  
Melvin E. Sunquist ◽  
William M. Giuliano
Keyword(s):  
Black Bear ◽  
Wildlife Ecology ◽  
Fact Sheet

WEC-215, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Kimberly M. Annis, Melvin E. Sunquist, and William M. Giuliano, describes the Florida black bear, its distribution, and the foraging behaviors that bring it in contact with humans, how to prevent nuisance problems with bears when in bear country, and what to do if you encounter a bear. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, February 2007.

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