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Hunting and use of terrestrial fauna used by Caicaras from the Atlantic Forest coast (Brazil)

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Author(s):
Hanazaki, Natalia [1, 2] ; Alves, Romulo R. N. [3] ; Begossi, Alpina [1, 4]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Fisheries & Food Inst, BR-13025002 Campinas - Brazil
[2] Univ Fed Santa Catarina, Ecol & Zool Dept, ECZ, CCB, BR-88010970 Florianopolis, SC - Brazil
[3] Univ Estadual Paulista, Dept Biol, BR-58109753 Campina Grande, PB - Brazil
[4] Capesca Preac & CMU UNICAMP, BR-13083970 Campinas, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 4
Document type: Journal article
Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine; v. 5, 2009.
Web of Science Citations: 28
Abstract

Background: The Brazilian Atlantic Forest is considered one of the hotspots for conservation, comprising remnants of rain forest along the eastern Brazilian coast. Its native inhabitants in the Southeastern coast include the Caicaras ( descendants from Amerindians and European colonizers), with a deep knowledge on the natural resources used for their livelihood. Methods: We studied the use of the terrestrial fauna in three Caicara communities, through open-ended interviews with 116 native residents. Data were checked through systematic observations and collection of zoological material. Results: The dependence on the terrestrial fauna by Caicaras is especially for food and medicine. The main species used are Didelphis spp., Dasyprocta azarae, Dasypus novemcinctus, and small birds ( several species of Turdidae). Contrasting with a high dependency on terrestrial fauna resources by native Amazonians, the Caicaras do not show a constant dependency on these resources. Nevertheless, the occasional hunting of native animals represents a complimentary source of animal protein. Conclusion: Indigenous or local knowledge on native resources is important in order to promote local development in a sustainable way, and can help to conserve biodiversity, particularly if the resource is sporadically used and not commercially exploited. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 97/14514-1 - Forest and sea: uses and conflicts in the Vale do Ribeira and Southern Coast of the state of São Paulo
Grantee:Alpina Begossi
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants