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people as the food sources they depend on are determined by two factors, which are
availability and ease of acquisition (Kuchikura 1988).
Wildlife Consumption
The study on wildlife consumption was conducted using a questionnaire and interviews. A total of 30 respondents from the Semoq Beri community were involved in
the study. Information related to the sociodemographics of the respondents was
collected through the questionnaire (Table 2). The Semoq Beri people are familiar
with most of the mammal species, including tigers and elephants. Based on the
Fig. 11 A fish cage,
locally known as “bubu”
Fig. 12 One of the tools
used to catch fish
The Ethnozoology, Wildlife Utilisation and Hunting Practices of the Semoq Beri Tribe…
people as the food sources they depend on are determined by two factors, which are
availability and ease of acquisition (Kuchikura 1988).
Wildlife Consumption
The study on wildlife consumption was conducted using a questionnaire and interviews. A total of 30 respondents from the Semoq Beri community were involved in
the study. Information related to the sociodemographics of the respondents was
collected through the questionnaire (Table 2). The Semoq Beri people are familiar
with most of the mammal species, including tigers and elephants. Based on the
Fig. 11 A fish cage,
locally known as “bubu”
Fig. 12 One of the tools
used to catch fish
The Ethnozoology, Wildlife Utilisation and Hunting Practices of the Semoq Beri Tribe…