Sharper eyes see shyer lizards: Collaboration with indigenous peoples can alter the outcomes of conservation research

Conservation Letters

Volumn 12, Issue 4, 2019, Pages

  Ward Fear, Georgia ^a   Rangers, Balanggarra ^b   Pearson, David ^c   Bruton, Melissa ^a   Shine, Rick ^a,d  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY   (Australia)

^b Balanggarra Aboriginal Corporation   (Australia)

^c Western Australian Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions   (Australia)

^d MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

animal behavior; ethnozoology; indigenous engagement; invasive species; taste aversion

Indexed keywords

EID: 85063003844     PISSN: None     EISSN: 1755263X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/conl.12643     Document Type: Letter

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