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Simon Pooley^1,2, Saloni Bhatia³, Anirudhkumar Vasava⁴

¹Department of Geography, Birkbeck, University of London, 32 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9EZ, U.K.

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Summary

Understanding human-wildlife coexistence is crucial for conservation. This study explores challenges and proposes methods to better study coexistence, moving beyond conflict-focused approaches.

Keywords:

coexistence coexistencia conflicto humano-fauna human-wildlife conflict methodology metodología

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Area of Science:

Conservation Biology
Human-Wildlife Interactions
Social Sciences

Background:

Human-wildlife coexistence is a vital conservation goal, yet poorly understood.
Current conflict-focused approaches oversimplify interactions, neglecting emotional and cultural aspects.
Existing research often overlooks indirect impacts and positive human-wildlife relationships.

Purpose of the Study:

To define and explore the concept of human-wildlife coexistence.
To identify challenges in studying coexistence, including methodological limitations.
To propose a broader research framework for human-wildlife relations.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on human-wildlife interactions.
Analysis of fieldwork challenges in India and Africa.
Advocacy for qualitative methods, self-reflexivity, and ethical rigor.

Main Results:

Coexistence is a dynamic coadaptation, not merely absence of conflict.
Research is constrained by methodological unfamiliarity and funding limitations.
Current approaches often ignore emotional, cultural, and indirect dimensions.

Conclusions:

A shift from conflict-oriented framing is needed for effective coexistence studies.
Expanding research scope beyond cost-benefit analysis is essential.
Adopting diverse methodologies will enhance understanding of human-wildlife coexistence.