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Ethnozoology of snakebite victims in a risk area in Northeast Brazil

Toxicon, 2021
This study had the objectives to describe and analyze the perceptions and attitudes of snakebite victims in the semi-arid region of Northeast Brazil. A semi-structured questionnaire was applied as snakebite victims to identify the characteristics of the accident, their daily life, as well as positive and negative attitudes towards snake conservation ...
Eliza Maria Xavier Freire, Romulo Romeu da Nóbrega Alves   +1 more
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Ethnozoology and the future of sociology

International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, 2003
Three questions are explored regarding ethnozoology’s place in sociology. First, why has sociology been slow to explore this subject or to give it much credibility? Resistance by sociologists to ethnozoology is strikingly ironic, given the discipline’s willingness in recent years to consider the plight of virtually every human minority.
Arnold Arluke
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ON THE ETHNOZOOLOGY OF THE GUINEA PIG

Ñawpa Pacha, 1972
(1972). ON THE ETHNOZOOLOGY OF THE GUINEA PIG. Nawpa Pacha: Vol. 10, Combined Volume 10-12 (1972-1974), pp. 129-134.
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Ethnozoological practices in Rodrigues island of the Mascarene archipelago

Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2019
Rodrigues, is an autonomous island that forms part of the Republic of Mauritius. It is a component of the Mascarene archipelago alongside Mauritius and Reunion island. Despite their relative geographical proximity, each island has its own unique biodiversity and indigenous knowledge.
Fawzi, Mahomoodally, Anne Kathie, Samoisy, Shanoo, Suroowan   +2 more
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Ethnozoological violence as a model for committing a crime

Gosudarstvo i pravo, 2023
The article deals with the use of animals against humans and other representatives of the animal world. Such violence is actually recognized as a kind of instrumental coercion. At the same time, ethnozoological violence is considered as an ethnocultural phenomenon based on the mental heritage of previous generations. It is argued that violence with the
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The First Congress of Ethnozoological Nomenclature

Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute, 2006
Folk names for fundamental ethnobiological categories have been shown to be governed by regular nomenclatural principles. Two principles at work in ethnozoological nomenclature – onomatopoeia and metaphorical description of some observable property of the organism – are fairly well established as the basis for naming many folk genera.
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Ethnozoological Survey in Selected Areas in Sarawak

The Sarawak Museum Journal, 2006
Research on wildlife utilization in Sarawak have revealed that wildlife is a significant source of protein, cash economy, and cultural heritage of the local communities. A survey was carried out from August 2005 to March 2006 in order to acquire information on wildlife utilization in the selected areas.
Mohd. Azlan J., Muhammad Faisal Fauzi
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Ethnozoological study of medicinal animals on Jeju Island, Korea

Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2013
The purpose of this study is to analyze and record traditional knowledge of animals utilized by the indigenous people living on Jeju Island in Korea.Data was collected through the participatory rural appraisal method involving interviews, informal meetings, open and group discussions, and overt observations with semi-structured questionnaires.This ...
Hyun, Kim, Mi-Jang, Song
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Shameless Creatures: An Ethnozoology of the Amazon River Dolphin

Ethnology, 1999
The rural population of Brazilian Amazonia of mixed African, European, and indigenous ancestry possesses a rich corpus of beliefs and practices concerning the Amazon river dolphin (Inia geoffrensis). Some of these dolphins are believed capable of transforming into human beings at night and causing harm to humans on land.
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An Ethnozoological Study of Tribes in Nandurbar District, Maharashtra

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science
Human societies have relied on animals for food, clothing, medicine, and cultural practices since ancient times. Ethnozoology, the study of the relationships between humans and animals, offers valuable insights into traditional ecological knowledge and its role in health and conservation.
Patil Swati B, Chaudhari Rajeshwar M.
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