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Co-Adaptation Is Key to Coexisting with Large Carnivores

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There is a pressing need to integrate large carnivore species into multi-use landscapes outside protected areas. However, an unclear understanding of coexistence hinders the realization of this goal. Here, we provide a comprehensive conceptualization of coexistence in which mutual adaptations by both large carnivores and humans have a central role.

Keywords

carnivore conservation
co-adaptation
coexistence
human–wildlife interactions
shared landscapes

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