Human Disease Hinders Anti-Poaching Efforts In Indian Nature Reserves

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First published in Sanctuary Asia, Vol. 31 No. 7, July 2011

 

In Pakke Tiger Reserve in northeastern India, we found that malarial infection is a serious hindrance for front-line patrolling staff that limits the time they can spend in the field. We assessed the consequences of malaria both for local people and park staff in the general region and its indirect effects on wildlife protection. Dowload the complete report in PDF format here.

 

Source: Nandini Velho, Elsevier.

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