Indigenous People and Changing Human–Wildlife Relations in the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Vipindas P Seetha Kakkoth
Indigenous People and Changing Human–Wildlife Relations in the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary Economic and Political Weekly Vol.61; No.2 - 10 Jan. 2026 pp. 63-69
hanging human–wildlife interaction is a growing global concern. The implications are severe and include life threats to both humans and wildlife, loss of income, crop raiding, property damage, loss of peace of mind, and reduced community support in conservation efforts. The experiences and perceptions of different indigenous/tribal communities living in the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary towards changing human–wildlife interactions are examined. The findings show that the experiences of human–wildlife interaction and conflict differ from one community to another and vary across the study areas. Community-specific, livelihood-focused, micro-level mitigation measures are suggested to derive sustainable solutions for mitigating human–wildlife conflicts.
Zoology
Human-animal conflict
Indigenous People
Vayanad, Kerala
Wildlife Sanctuary
Human–Wildlife Relations
Indigenous People and Changing Human–Wildlife Relations in the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary Economic and Political Weekly Vol.61; No.2 - 10 Jan. 2026 pp. 63-69
hanging human–wildlife interaction is a growing global concern. The implications are severe and include life threats to both humans and wildlife, loss of income, crop raiding, property damage, loss of peace of mind, and reduced community support in conservation efforts. The experiences and perceptions of different indigenous/tribal communities living in the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary towards changing human–wildlife interactions are examined. The findings show that the experiences of human–wildlife interaction and conflict differ from one community to another and vary across the study areas. Community-specific, livelihood-focused, micro-level mitigation measures are suggested to derive sustainable solutions for mitigating human–wildlife conflicts.
Zoology
Human-animal conflict
Indigenous People
Vayanad, Kerala
Wildlife Sanctuary
Human–Wildlife Relations