Using nonhuman culture in conservation requires careful and concerted action
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Carvalho, Susana
Wessling, Erin G https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9661-4354
Abwe, Ekwoge E
Almeida‐Warren, Katarina https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7634-9466
Arandjelovic, Mimi
Abstract
jats:titleAbstract</jats:title>jats:pDiscussions of how animal culture can aid the conservation crisis are burgeoning. As scientists and conservationists working to protect endangered species, we call for reflection on how the culture concept may be applied in practice. Here, we discuss both the potential benefits and potential shortcomings of applying the animal culture concept, and propose a set of achievable milestones that will help guide and ensure its effective integration existing conservation frameworks, such as Adaptive Management cycles or Open Standards.</jats:p>
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41 Environmental Sciences, 31 Biological Sciences, 4104 Environmental Management, 15 Life on Land
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Conservation Letters
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1755-263X
1755-263X
1755-263X
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Wiley