Title
Using non-human culture in conservation requires careful and concerted action
Author(s)
Carvalho, Susana; Wessling, Erin G.; Abwe, Ekwoge E.; Almeida-Warren, Katarina; Arandjelovic, Mimi; Boesch, Christophe; Danquah, Emmanuel; Saliou Diallo, Mamadou; Hobaiter, Catherine; Hockings, Kimberley; Humle, Tatyana; Ashegbofe Ikemeh, Rachel; Kalan, Ammie K.; Luncz, Lydia; Ohashi, Gaku; Pascual-Garrido, Alejandra; Piel, Alex; Samuni, Liran; Sanz, Crickette; Koops, Kathelijne
Published
Preprint
Publisher
OSF Preprints
Abstract
Discussions of how animal culture can aid the conservation crisis are burgeoning. As scientists and conservationists working to protect endangered species, we call for reflection on how the culture concept may be applied in practice. Here, we discuss both the potential benefits and potential shortcomings of applying the animal culture concept and propose a set of achievable milestones that will help guide and ensure effective integration of this concept into existing conservation frameworks, such as Adaptive Management cycles or Open Standards.
Keywords
adaptive management; animal culture; conservation policy; open standards; target definition

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