Human-Wildlife Conflict And Population Status Of Swayne's Hartebeest

Human attitudes and values about wildlife vary both among and within different sectors of the society. Differences in wildlife attitudes may also vary among rural agricultural producers. Competition between man and wildlife has been reported from time immorial in various parts of the world. Past efforts to resolve the conflict may have failed or there may be political issues that exacerbate the situation. No solution will work without site-specific knowledge of what is possible practically, or acceptable in any particular area. Overstocking rate of livestock and human pressure in the Sanctuary are the main source of human wildlife conflict in the area.