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  11. Ethnozoological Study Of Medicinal Animals Used By The Inhabitants Of The Kucha District, Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Ethnozoological study of medicinal animals used by the inhabitants of the Kucha District, Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Meselech Mengistu1, Mulugeta Kebebew1, Victor Benno Meyer-Rochow2

  • 1Department of Biology, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Arba Minch University, 4400, Arba Minch Zuria, Ethiopia.

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Traditional ethnozoological knowledge in Ethiopia reveals diverse medicinal animal uses for human and livestock ailments. Documentation and conservation are crucial for preserving this indigenous wisdom and ensuring the sustainability of medicinal animal species.

Area of Science:

  • Ethnozoology
  • Traditional Medicine
  • Biodiversity Conservation

Background:

  • Investigates the ethnozoological study of medicinal animals in Ethiopia's Kucha district.
  • Documents traditional knowledge and indigenous practices for treating human and livestock diseases using animals and their parts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document and investigate the utilization of traditional medicinal animals and associated indigenous knowledge in the Gamo zone, Southern Ethiopia.
  • To analyze species preference and importance using quantitative indices.

Main Methods:

  • Employed a cross-sectional study design with purposive sampling.
  • Collected data from 132 respondents using semi-structured questionnaires, focus group discussions (FGD), and key informant interviews (KII).
  • Utilized Fidelity Level (FL), Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC), and Informants' Consensus Factor (ICF) for analysis.
Keywords:
EthnozoologyFidelity levelIndigenous knowledgeInformant consensus factor

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Main Results:

  • Identified 24 medicinal animals, with mammals (13 species) being dominant.
  • Wild animals (17 species) were more prevalent than domestic ones (7 species).
  • Most animals (22) treated human ailments; cow (cattle) showed the highest FL (98%) and RFC (1.0). Honey, milk, and butter were common products; raw meat was frequently used directly. Headaches had the lowest ICF (0.8).

Conclusions:

  • Rural populations often prefer traditional treatments due to perceived reliability and effectiveness, especially with limited access to modern healthcare.
  • Emphasizes the importance of documenting, conserving, and safeguarding indigenous knowledge related to medicinal animals.
  • Recommends ensuring sufficient populations of medicinal animal species and preventing overexploitation and habitat loss.
Medicinal animals
Relative frequency of citation
Traditional remedies