The aim of the study is to document the
threats faced by reptiles with other species in UAE and the
conservation efforts done by Barari
Natural Resources (BNR). The study was conducted by reviewing
the factors affecting the existing
wildlife in 34 different sites managed by Barari Natural Resources in
the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab
Emirates from March to July 2014. The data was collected
using a combination of methods which
included participatory observations and group discussions with
the local community including the
residents, farmers, foresters, wildlife rangers/staff, and field
workers. The findings/ results of the
study indicate that the major threats faced by existing herpetofauna
and other associated wildlife in the
study area were off-road driving (25%) followed by desert
safari (19%), human habitation (16%),
illegal poaching (13%), human interaction (11%), habitat
degradation (9%) and disturbance (7%).
Majority of people (44.80%) believed that off-road driving and
desert safari are the most common threats
to these reptiles and other wildlife, whereas 32.20%
people thought that human interference
and illegal poaching are the main cause of threats to reptiles
and mammals, while 23% people didn’t know
about the threats to herpeto-fauna. According to our
findings, 89.20% of people liked wildlife
including reptiles and mammals whereas, 10.80%
respondents were indecisive and did not
show much interest.
Author (s)
Details
Umer Hafeez Goursi
Department of Wildlife and
Conservation Management Services, Barari Natural Resources LLC, United Arab
Emirates.
Malik Rapaie
Department of Wildlife and Conservation
Management Services, Barari Natural Resources LLC, United Arab Emirates.
Abid Mehmood
Department of Wildlife and
Conservation Management Services, Barari Natural Resources LLC, United Arab
Emirates.
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