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Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine
Published in: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 1/2009

Open Access 01-12-2009 | Research

Hunting and use of terrestrial fauna used by Caiçaras from the Atlantic Forest coast (Brazil)

Authors: Natalia Hanazaki, Rômulo RN Alves, Alpina Begossi

Published in: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine | Issue 1/2009

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Abstract

Background

The Brazilian Atlantic Forest is considered one of the hotspots for conservation, comprising remnants of rain forest along the eastern Brazilian coast. Its native inhabitants in the Southeastern coast include the Caiçaras (descendants from Amerindians and European colonizers), with a deep knowledge on the natural resources used for their livelihood.

Methods

We studied the use of the terrestrial fauna in three Caiçara communities, through open-ended interviews with 116 native residents. Data were checked through systematic observations and collection of zoological material.

Results

The dependence on the terrestrial fauna by Caiçaras is especially for food and medicine. The main species used are Didelphis spp., Dasyprocta azarae, Dasypus novemcinctus, and small birds (several species of Turdidae). Contrasting with a high dependency on terrestrial fauna resources by native Amazonians, the Caiçaras do not show a constant dependency on these resources. Nevertheless, the occasional hunting of native animals represents a complimentary source of animal protein.

Conclusion

Indigenous or local knowledge on native resources is important in order to promote local development in a sustainable way, and can help to conserve biodiversity, particularly if the resource is sporadically used and not commercially exploited.
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Metadata
Title
Hunting and use of terrestrial fauna used by Caiçaras from the Atlantic Forest coast (Brazil)
Authors
Natalia Hanazaki
Rômulo RN Alves
Alpina Begossi
Publication date
01-12-2009
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine / Issue 1/2009
Electronic ISSN: 1746-4269
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-4269-5-36

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