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Cultural significance and conservation challenges of the hooded vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus) and other vulture species in northeastern Benin
Cultural significance and conservation challenges of the hooded vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus) and other vulture species in northeastern Benin
West Africa remains the stronghold for Critically Endangered hooded vultures (Necrosyrtes monachus) and other species of v...
From forgotten to frontier: vindicating Latin America’s indigenous biotechnology
From forgotten to frontier: vindicating Latin America’s indigenous biotechnology
This study provides a critical reassessment of indigenous Latin American biotechnologies, uniquely integrating ethnographi...
Wild food plant knowledge in multicultural peri-urban area of North-Western Punjab, Pakistan
Wild food plant knowledge in multicultural peri-urban area of North-Western Punjab, Pakistan
The use of wild food ingredients has been inextricably linked to each human culture; therefore, any cultural shift or tran...
Ethnobotanical review of traditional use of wild food plants in Japan
Ethnobotanical review of traditional use of wild food plants in Japan
Japan, which has a diverse climate, is home to 8118 species of wild vascular plants, with more than 1000 of these species ...
Ethnoecology and use of fishes by the Cubeo people from the Cuduyarí River, Colombian Amazonia
Ethnoecology and use of fishes by the Cubeo people from the Cuduyarí River, Colombian Amazonia
Ethnoichthyology studies the knowledge of human communities about the uses, perception, and behavioral characteristics of ...
Ethnobotanical study on factors influencing plant composition and traditional knowledge in homegardens of Laifeng Tujia ethnic communities, the hinterland of the Wuling mountain area, central China
Ethnobotanical study on factors influencing plant composition and traditional knowledge in homegardens of Laifeng Tujia ethnic communities, the hinterland of the Wuling mountain area, central China
A homegarden is a conventional small-scale agricultural ecosystem dominated predominantly by humans. Homegarden plants, wh...
Climate change perceptions and adaptation by Sebei pastoralists in Mount Elgon, Uganda: a qualitative survey
Climate change perceptions and adaptation by Sebei pastoralists in Mount Elgon, Uganda: a qualitative survey
Pastoralists’ sedentarisation and agriculturalisation might increase their vulnerability to climate change impacts, ...
Ethnobotanical insights on the management of plant pests and diseases by smallholder farmers in Mpumalanga Province of South Africa
Ethnobotanical insights on the management of plant pests and diseases by smallholder farmers in Mpumalanga Province of South Africa
Pests and diseases are a major contributor to yield losses in sub-Saharan Africa, prompting smallholder farmers to seek co...
Ethnozoological study of medicinal animals used by the inhabitants of the Kucha District, Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Ethnozoological study of medicinal animals used by the inhabitants of the Kucha District, Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia
An ethnozoological study of medicinal animals in the Kucha district, Gamo zone, Southern Ethiopia, was conducted to invest...
Farmers’ knowledge in the Swiss canton Valais: cultural heritage with future significance for European veterinary medicine?
Farmers’ knowledge in the Swiss canton Valais: cultural heritage with future significance for European veterinary medicine?
The demand for natural product-based treatment options for livestock is increasing by animals’ owners, veterinarians...
Beyond the border: comparative ethnobotany in Valmalenco (SO, Italy) and Valposchiavo (Canton of Grisons, Switzerland)
Beyond the border: comparative ethnobotany in Valmalenco (SO, Italy) and Valposchiavo (Canton of Grisons, Switzerland)
The ethnobotanical analysis of two bordering areas allows for the in-depth understanding of the dynamics of Local Ecologic...
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used to treat human ailments in Quara district, northwestern Ethiopia
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used to treat human ailments in Quara district, northwestern Ethiopia
Ethiopia is recognized as one of the centers of origin for the diversity of many plant species, including medicinal plants...
Ethnobotany of traditional cosmetics among the Oromo women in Madda Walabu District, Bale Zone, Southeastern Ethiopia
Ethnobotany of traditional cosmetics among the Oromo women in Madda Walabu District, Bale Zone, Southeastern Ethiopia
Traditional cosmetics play a significant role in the cultural practices and personal hygiene of many ethnic groups worldwi...
A review of the melliferous flora of Yucatan peninsula, Mexico, on the basis for the honey production cycle
A review of the melliferous flora of Yucatan peninsula, Mexico, on the basis for the honey production cycle
The Yucatan Peninsula (YP) is one of the most important regions in global apiculture. Hence, this work reviews and integra...
Access restrictions to forest resources, rather than COVID-19 bans, drive the selection of firewood species for bonfires during Festas Juninas in northeastern Brazil
Access restrictions to forest resources, rather than COVID-19 bans, drive the selection of firewood species for bonfires during Festas Juninas in northeastern Brazil
The complex interplay of social and environmental factors shapes ecosystems, potentially leading to harmony or conflict, h...
Ethno-medicinal uses and cultural importance of stingless bees and their hive products in several ethnic communities of Bhutan
Ethno-medicinal uses and cultural importance of stingless bees and their hive products in several ethnic communities of Bhutan
Indigenous and non-indigenous people in subtropical and temperate areas of Bhutan share an intricate relationship with sti...
Traditional lore on the healing effects of therapeutic plants used by the local communities around Simien Mountains National Park, northwestern Ethiopia
Traditional lore on the healing effects of therapeutic plants used by the local communities around Simien Mountains National Park, northwestern Ethiopia
Simien Mountain National Park is a world heritage site with spectacular landscapes and rich in floral diversity. Exploring...
Ethnobotanical contributions to global fishing communities: a review
Ethnobotanical contributions to global fishing communities: a review
Ethnobotanical knowledge about the role of plants in fisheries provides valuable ecological information vital for sustaina...
The local medicinal plant knowledge in Kashmir Western Himalaya: a way to foster ecological transition via community-centred health seeking strategies
The local medicinal plant knowledge in Kashmir Western Himalaya: a way to foster ecological transition via community-centred health seeking strategies
The mountainous region of Kashmir is a biodiversity hotspot, with diverse local communities and a rich cultural history li...
Entomophagy practices, use patterns, and factors influencing perception and consumption frequency of edible insects in the Republic of Benin
Entomophagy practices, use patterns, and factors influencing perception and consumption frequency of edible insects in the Republic of Benin
Edible insects are important sources of essential nutrients and have the potential to contribute to malnutrition reduction...
Ethnobotanical study on medicinal plant knowledge among three ethnic groups in peri-urban areas of south-central Ethiopia
Ethnobotanical study on medicinal plant knowledge among three ethnic groups in peri-urban areas of south-central Ethiopia
Documenting traditional knowledge on plant use among ethnic groups has enabled researchers to obtain a better understandin...
Ethnobotanical study of traditional forage plants in the Gansu–Ningxia–Inner Mongolia junction zone: conservation and sustainable utilization for animal husbandry
Ethnobotanical study of traditional forage plants in the Gansu–Ningxia–Inner Mongolia junction zone: conservation and sustainable utilization for animal husbandry
This study aims to safeguard the ethnobotanical knowledge pertaining to traditional forage plants within the ethnically di...
An ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants used by the Tibetan in the Rongjia River Valley, Tibet, China
An ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants used by the Tibetan in the Rongjia River Valley, Tibet, China
Wild edible plants (WEPs) play a crucial role in communities with limited communication with the outside world, where unst...
Medicinal plants of the upper Aswa River catchment of northern Uganda - a cultural crossroads
Medicinal plants of the upper Aswa River catchment of northern Uganda - a cultural crossroads
This paper presents a comparative inventory of medicinal plant taxa and their uses by smallholder farming communities of f...
Academic history, domains and distribution of the hot-cold system in Mexico
Academic history, domains and distribution of the hot-cold system in Mexico
The hot–cold classification system for things and concepts is widely used by many human groups in Mexico. We conduct...
Correction: Ethnobotanical study on medicinal plants used by Bulang people in Yunnan, China
Correction: Ethnobotanical study on medicinal plants used by Bulang people in Yunnan, China
Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, whi...
Wild edible plants and their cultural significance among the Zhuang ethnic group in Fangchenggang, Guangxi, China
Wild edible plants and their cultural significance among the Zhuang ethnic group in Fangchenggang, Guangxi, China
Fangchenggang is situated in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, renowned for its rich biodiversity and ethnicall...
Ethnoprimatology of the Shipibo of the upper Ucayali River, Perú
Ethnoprimatology of the Shipibo of the upper Ucayali River, Perú
In the Anthropocene, primate conservation can only take place when considering human culture, perspectives, and needs. Suc...
Keeping reptiles as pets in Brazil: keepers’ motivations and husbandry practices
Keeping reptiles as pets in Brazil: keepers’ motivations and husbandry practices
Reptiles are considered one of the most popular pets in the world and are often associated with an incorrect belief that t...
Patterns of use of wild food plants by Brazilian local communities: systematic review and meta-analysis
Patterns of use of wild food plants by Brazilian local communities: systematic review and meta-analysis
This systematic review and meta-analysis sought to investigate the patterns of use of native wild food plants of Brazil (n...
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