Avaliação da caça e consumo da carne de animais bravios nos distritos de Mabote, Funhalouro e Vilankulo

Abstract

For the present work, the consumption of wild animals was evaluated, including hunting, trade and consumption in the districts of Mabote, Funhalouro and Vilankulo. To this end, questionnaires were applied separately to hunters, traders and households in selected locations based on the objective sampling process. The 29 hunters and 18 traders were defined based on accessibility in relation to them, and the 80 households surveyed were selected based on the inquirer's convenience. The results showed that hunting is a common activity in the region and 79.31% of the hunters interviewed hunt for income. The most hunted, commercialized and consumed species are: chengane, gray goat, chine, jumping hare, wild chicken, rabbit, wild pig and hedgehog. Hunters and game traders are illegal and are unaware of the forest and wildlife law and regulations. The gun, dogs and traps were indicated as the most used hunting tools by hunters during hunting activity. The biggest suppliers of meat to traders are the hunters themselves. Compared to the meat of domestic animals, game meat is less honorable, therefore, and due to the habits of certain families in the region in eating game meat, it makes the meat of wild animals the most preferred in relation to other sources of meat. animal protein. Excessive hunting and habitat disturbance were indicated by hunters as being primarily responsible for the reduction or extinction of several species, especially large mammals. The chi-square test showed that hunters, traders and consumers are aware that the occurrence or availability of wild animals is decreasing in the region. The formation of a participatory forest and wildlife management system involving the community, the government and the private sector, was recommended as the best way to guarantee sustainability without forgetting the connection that the community has with wildlife as a source of subsistence and income. And the scientific community is called upon to investigate and propose solutions for managing fauna and interconnect with decision-making centers (TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)