TY - JOUR
T1 - Commentary to
T2 - An integrated historical study on human–tiger interactions in China
AU - Villalva, Pablo
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 The Author(s). Integrative Conservation published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG).
PY - 2024/9
Y1 - 2024/9
N2 - The tiger holds a revered position in Chinese culture, symbolizing power and strength, yet its coexistence with human populations has often been marked by tension and conflict. Understanding the historical dynamics of human-tiger relations is essential for comprehending the current state of tiger populations and shaping future coexistence with the species. The article “An integrated historical study on human-tiger interactions in China” examines several aspects of human attitudes toward tigers across varying dynasties, revealing striking differences, with some periods marked by intense exploitation and others characterized by greater tolerance. While the article discusses a number of interesting historical and current issues that help the reader to better understand human–tiger relations, it does not mention significant issues such as the practice of tiger farming, which appears to be a major area of human–tiger interaction as the number of captive tigers is now double that of wild populations. It is also important to consider the fundamental role of legislation in shaping human-tiger interactions in China. This commentary aims to complement the article's vision by addressing these gaps and offering valuable guidance for policymakers and conservationists working toward long-term human-tiger coexistence in China.
AB - The tiger holds a revered position in Chinese culture, symbolizing power and strength, yet its coexistence with human populations has often been marked by tension and conflict. Understanding the historical dynamics of human-tiger relations is essential for comprehending the current state of tiger populations and shaping future coexistence with the species. The article “An integrated historical study on human-tiger interactions in China” examines several aspects of human attitudes toward tigers across varying dynasties, revealing striking differences, with some periods marked by intense exploitation and others characterized by greater tolerance. While the article discusses a number of interesting historical and current issues that help the reader to better understand human–tiger relations, it does not mention significant issues such as the practice of tiger farming, which appears to be a major area of human–tiger interaction as the number of captive tigers is now double that of wild populations. It is also important to consider the fundamental role of legislation in shaping human-tiger interactions in China. This commentary aims to complement the article's vision by addressing these gaps and offering valuable guidance for policymakers and conservationists working toward long-term human-tiger coexistence in China.
KW - carnivores
KW - coexistence
KW - human-wildlife conflict
KW - human–tiger interactions
KW - illegal wildlife trad
KW - tiger trade
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85204119676&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1002/inc3.63
DO - 10.1002/inc3.63
M3 - Comment/debate/letter to the editor
AN - SCOPUS:85204119676
SN - 2770-9329
VL - 3
SP - 149
EP - 151
JO - Integrative Conservation
JF - Integrative Conservation
IS - 3
ER -