Information and tourist use of terrestrial mammals
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The cultural relevance of terrestrial mammals in driving wildlife tourism is addressed by assessing their cultural value and importance to local communities. This study aimed to record the knowledge and tourist use of terrestrial mammals in Jipijapa, Manabí, Ecuador. Surveys were conducted among local residents and experts to collect the mammals and their uses, followed by calculating the importance value of each species. The results revealed the presence of 52 mammal species, most of them threatened. The uses were education and awareness (86 mentions), wildlife observation (81), photo hunting tourism (80), ecotourism (74), adventure tourism (73) and theme park attractions (22). The species of greatest importance and cultural value are Ateles fusciceps, Bradypus variegatus, Desmodus rotundus, Didelphis marsupialis, Glyphonycteris daviesi, Lycalopex sechurae, Nasua narica, Simosciurus stramineus, Tamandua mexicana and Vampyrum spectrum, associated with cultural landscapes. This ethnozoological approach provides a solid basis for the planning and analysis of tourism activities focused on local fauna, which contributes to the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable development of the region.
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