Guinea pigs hold a place in human history that predates the European acquaintance with this small mammal. Long before guinea pigs, or cavies, became synonymous with research subject, humans valued this animal as an important food source. To this day guinea pigs are considered a delicacy in many areas of South America, where domes-tic guinea pigs are allowed to roam and scavenge in and around th…
Over the last thirty years literally hundreds of studies on African elephants (Loxodonta africana) have been carried out across the continent. We have learned more about elephants than, perhaps, any other large undomesticated African mammal, and yet we are just beginning to understand their complex lives. Elephants have captured man’s imagination and respect for thousands of years. In some wa…
Wildlife in Papua, particularly the rusa deer play significant role both in the livelihood and the culture of local people in Tanah Papua. Moreover, transmigrant communities and other ethnic groups appear to rely on wildlife hunting and utilize them for various purposes. However, the utilization of wildlife should be carried out within sustainable biological boundaries. Wildlife is part of the …