Academic Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences, 2024, 7(12); doi: 10.25236/AJHSS.2024.071223.
Jiang Yuchen
Affiliated High School of Peking University, Beijing, China
In recent years, due to the rapid development of the economy, technology, and human society, the conflicts between humans and nature have become increasingly intense. Human - wildlife conflicts are one of the serious problems that humans need to solve. Especially in Heshun County, Shanxi province, it is the main habitat of the North China Leopard, a first - class national protective animal. Studies on the North China Leopard show that this species has caused residents to lose their property. Also, there are poaching phenomena where some humans intentionally harm leopards. Therefore, human - wildlife conflicts can be regarded as a serious problem in Heshun. To solve this problem, the efforts of local residents and the government's policies are both essential factors. Thus, this study aims to investigate the local residents' perspectives on leopard protection. From the investigation, it was found that almost every resident in Heshun, especially those living in nature reserves, knows that leopards are protected and cannot be hunted. However, they do not like the presence of leopards and prefer them to live far away from villages. Because leopards prey on their cattle, which reduces their income. In conclusion, it is essential to educate villagers about the publicity of leopards and the importance of protecting them to reduce the likelihood of poaching.
Human-wildlife conflict, Realistic dilemma, Cognition research
Jiang Yuchen. The Study of Current Situation and Residents’ Cognition of Human-Wildlife Conflict Caused by North China Leopard in Heshun County, Shanxi Province. Academic Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences (2024) Vol. 7, Issue 12: 144-149. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJHSS.2024.071223.
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