Short-term Measures to Avoid Retaliatory Killing of a Tapir (Tapirus bairdii ) during a Case of Human Conflict at La Amistad Biosphere Reserve, Costa Rica

A successful short-term intervention using salt-licks and community engagement effectively prevented retaliatory killing of a Baird’s tapir (Tapirus bairdii) involved in crop-raiding within the La Amistad Biosphere Reserve, Costa Rica. The study highlights the potential of rapid response strategies—combining on-site interviews with landowners and alternative solutions—to mitigate human-wildlife conflict without lethal outcomes. This approach offers a practical model for conservation efforts where tapir-human interactions pose risks to both species. The findings underscore the importance of proactive measures in reducing retaliatory killings, a critical issue identified in global tapir conservation planning.

Gómez-Hoyos, D. A., Seisdedos-de-Vergara, R., Castañeda, F., Schipper, J., Amit, R., & González-Maya, J. F. (2020). SHORT-TERM MEASURES TO AVOID RETALIATORY KILLING OF A TAPIR (Tapirus bairdii ) DURING A CASE OF HUMAN CONFLICT AT LA AMISTAD BIOSPHERE RESERVE, COSTA RICA Revista Mexicana de Mastozoología (Nueva Epoca), 10(1), 52. https://doi.org/10.22201/ie.20074484e.2020.10.1.300