Distribution of Radiated Tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) Bush Meat Poaching Effort

Ryan C. J. Walker; Tsilavo H. Rafeliarisoa

doi:10.2744/CCB-0968.1

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Ryan C. J. Walker,¹ Tsilavo H. Rafeliarisoa²

¹Nautilus Ecology, Oak House, Pond Lane, Greetham, Rutland, LE15 7NW, United Kingdom, and Department of Environment, Earth and Ecosystems, The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom [ ] ryan@nautilusecology.org
²Département de Biologie Animale, Université d'Antananarivo, BP 906, Antananarivo 101, Madagascar, and Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, Grewcock's Center for Conservation and Research, 3701 South 10th Street, Omaha, Nebra

Abstract

The radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) is facing a significant risk of extinction within the next few decades as a direct result of poaching due to the increasing popularity of the species as bush meat. Sampling across the species range revealed a mean carcass encounter rate of 2.2/km of transect, with highest levels of poaching within the Linta and Menarandra river regions. No poaching was recorded within the 2 protected areas within the core of the species range. Improved local law enforcement, in addition to community-based conservation initiatives, is critical to combating this crisis.

Chelonian Research Foundation

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Ryan C. J. Walker and Tsilavo H. Rafeliarisoa "Distribution of Radiated Tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) Bush Meat Poaching Effort," Chelonian Conservation and Biology 11(2), 223-226, (1 December 2012). https://doi.org/10.2744/CCB-0968.1

Received: 28 October 2011; Accepted: 1 July 2012; Published: 1 December 2012

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