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Título del libro: Human-Animal Relations In Tourism, Leisure And Development: Perspectives From Latin America
Título del capítulo: From deserts to wetlands, from harvest to observation: Ecotourism for conservation of Bighorn Sheep and Jaguars

Autores UNAM:
RODRIGO ANTONIO MEDELLIN LEGORRETA; IVONNE CASSAIGNE GUASCO; JESUS ANTONIO DE LA TORRE DE LARA;
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Año de publicación:
2025
Palabras clave:

Invertebrates; Mammals; Wetlands; Bighorn sheeps; Eco-tourisms; Gulf of California; Indigenous community; Infrastructure education; Local community; Local people; Me-xico; Pantanal; Well being; Livestock


Resumen:

The concept of ecotourism can be interpreted in various ways. This chapter presents two contrasting examples of what can be considered ecotourism, illustrating how wildlife viewing and sustainable hunting can positively impact both the conservation of focal species and the economic well-being of local communities. In the first case, the bighorn sheep is a large, charismatic ungulate found in the mountains of North America, ranging from Mexico to Canada. For the past three decades, the Comcaac Indigenous Community from north-western Mexico, and owners of Tiburón Island in the Gulf of California, has managed hunts of two individuals per year from this island, which are then auctioned. The funds generated benefit the Comcaac community by improving infrastructure, education and healthcare. In the second case, the jaguar, the largest cat in the Americas, attracts significant interest for wildlife viewing. The communities in the Pantanal region of Brazil have established jaguar viewing operations that benefit both the jaguars and local people. Respecting the rights of animals and communities is essential for the success of conservation efforts. © CAB International 2025. All rights reserved.


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