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Changes in participant behaviour and attitudes are associated with knowledge and skills gained by using a turtle conservation citizen science app
Citizen science has become a popular way to collect biodiversity data and engage the wider public in scientific research. It has the potential to improve the knowledge and skills of participants, and positively change their behaviour and attitude towards the environment. Citizen science outcomes are particularly valuable for wildlife conservation, as they could help alleviate human impacts on the environment. We used an online questionnaire to investigate the consequences of participating in an Australian turtle mapping app, TurtleSAT, on skills and knowledge gain, and test for any association between these gains with behavioural or attitudinal changes reported by the participants. 148 citizen scientists completed our questionnaire, mostly from the states of New South Wales and Victoria. Participants listed TurtleSAT as the third most common source of knowledge about turtle ecology and conservation, after a talk about turtles and personal observations/research. Citizen scientists who participated more often were more knowledgeable about turtles than infrequent users. Self-reported gains in knowledge and skills were positively linked to attitudinal and behavioural changes, such as being more aware of turtles on roads. However, behaviour and attitude changes were not related to participation rate. Respondents also reported that after learning about the current decline in turtle populations, they adopted several turtle-friendly practices, such as habitat restoration or moving turtles out of harm's way, underlining the importance of increasing people's awareness on species declines. The reported changes in attitudes and behaviours are likely to positively impact the conservation of Australian freshwater turtles. Engagement with citizen science projects like TurtleSAT may result in participants being more interested in the natural world, by learning more about it and being more exposed to it, and therefore contribute more actively to its protection.
Knowledge of returning wildlife species and willingness to participate in citizen science projects among wildlife park visitors in Germany
<p>Successful conservation efforts have led to recent increases of large mammals such as European bison (Bison bonasus), moose (Alces alces) and grey wolf (Canis lupus) and their return to former habitats in central Europe. While embraced by some, the recovery of these species is a controversial topic and holds potential for human-wildlife conflicts. Involving the public has been suggested to be an effective method for monitoring wildlife and mitigating associated conflicts. To assess two interrelated prerequisites for engaging people in Citizen Science (CS) – knowledge of returning species and respondents' readiness to participate in CS activities for monitoring and managing these species – we conducted a survey (questionnaire) in two wildlife parks located in different states of Germany. Based on 472 complete questionaires, we developed generalized linear models to 1) understand how sociodemographic variables and exposure to the species affected visitors' knowledge of each species, and to 2) investigate if sociodemographic variables and knowledge influenced the likelihood of visitors to participate in CS activities. Almost all visitors were aware of the returning wolf population, while knowledge and awareness about bison and moose were significantly lower. Knowledge of the two herbivores differed geographically (higher knowledge of moose in the north-eastern state), possibly indicating a positive association between exposure to the species and knowledge. However, models generally performed poorly in predicting knowledge about wildlife, suggesting that such specific knowledge is insufficiently explained by sociodemographic variables. Our model to explain stated willingness in CS indicated that younger participants and those with higher knowledge scores in the survey were more willing to engage in CS activities. Overall, our analyses highlight how exposure to large mammals, knowledge about wildlife and human demographics are interrelated - insights that are helpful for effectively recruiting citizen scientists for wildlife conservation.</p>
Changes in participant behaviour and attitudes are associated with knowledge and skills gained by using a turtle conservation citizen science app
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Knowledge of returning wildlife species and willingness to participate in citizen science projects among wildlife park visitors in Germany
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Fig. 2. A–G, Aphaena discolor. A–B in Updating lanternflies biodiversity knowledge in Cambodia (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Fulgoridae) by optimizing field work surveys with citizen science involvement through Facebook networking and data access in FLOW website
Fig. 2. A–G, Aphaena discolor. A–B, specimen on his host-tree, Kirirom, 9.V.2015 (J. Constant). C, habitat in Kirirom, 9.V.2015 (J. Constant). D, Pursat, Cardamom, 2.I.2009 (J. Holden). E, Koh Kong, Tatai, 5.III.2012 (G. Chartier). F–G, Dichoptera sp. Chambok, 5.V.2015 (J. Constant). H, Kalidasa nigromaculata, Siem Reap, Angkor, 10.VIII.2014 (S. De Greef). I, Penthicodes atomaria tended by a cockroach, Cardamom Mts, 4.VIII.2013 (A. Anker). J, P. pulchella, Siem Reap, 18.IX.2013 (S. De Greef). K, P. variegata, Mondulkiri, O Reang District, 19.V.2015 (B. Barca). L–M, Polydictya tricolor, Siem Reap, Angkor, 1.VIII.2013 (S. De Greef). N–O, Polydictya sp., 8 km NNW Angkor, 6.XI.2013 (E. Smith).
Fig. 1 in Updating lanternflies biodiversity knowledge in Cambodia (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Fulgoridae) by optimizing field work surveys with citizen science involvement through Facebook networking and data access in FLOW website
Fig. 1. Call to collaboration to the study of Fulgoridae of Cambodia posted on Facebook on May 18th, 2015.
Fig. 3. A–B, Pyrops candelaria. A in Updating lanternflies biodiversity knowledge in Cambodia (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Fulgoridae) by optimizing field work surveys with citizen science involvement through Facebook networking and data access in FLOW website
Fig. 3. A–B, Pyrops candelaria. A, Chambok, 1.IX.2014 (S. Phauk). B, Kampong Tralach, 21.IX.2013 (O. Rodriguez). C–D, P. coelestinus, Chambok, 1.IX.2014 (S. Phauk). E, P. condorinus, Koh Kong, Tatai, 24.V.2015 (G. Chartier). F, P. ducalis, Mondulkiri, Seima Forest, 13.V.2015 (B. Barca). G–I, P. peguensis. G, Tumpor, Cardamom, 12.VIII.2009 (J. Holden). H, Chambok, 5.V.2015 (J. Constant). I, idem, biotope. J, P. spinolae, Ratanakiri, Veun Sai Siem Pang, 23.II.2015 (Marduk). K, P. viridirostris, Chambok, 7.V.2015 (J. Constant). L–N, Saiva gemmata. L, nymph, Chambok, 7 May 2015 (J. Constant). M, adult tended by a cockroach, Chambok, 7.V.2015 (J. Constant). N, Mondulkiri, Seima Forest, 13.V.2015 (B. Barca). O–Q, Zanna sp. O–P, Koh Kong, Tatai, 1.XI.2012 (G. Chartier). Q, Kampot, 21.XII.2013 (K.W. Meier-Doernberg).
Supplementary material 2 from: Bălăcenoiu F, Japelj A, Bernardinelli I, Castagneyrol B, Csóka G, Glavendekić M, Hoch G, Hrašovec B, Krajter Ostoic S, Paulin M, Williams D, Witters J, de Groot M (2021) Corythucha arcuata (Say, 1832) (Hemiptera, Tingidae) in its invasive range in Europe: perception, knowledge and willingness to act in foresters and citizens. NeoBiota 69: 133-153. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.69.71851
Appendix 2
Supplementary material 1 from: Bălăcenoiu F, Japelj A, Bernardinelli I, Castagneyrol B, Csóka G, Glavendekić M, Hoch G, Hrašovec B, Krajter Ostoic S, Paulin M, Williams D, Witters J, de Groot M (2021) Corythucha arcuata (Say, 1832) (Hemiptera, Tingidae) in its invasive range in Europe: perception, knowledge and willingness to act in foresters and citizens. NeoBiota 69: 133-153. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.69.71851
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