Abstract

CARPINETTI, Bruno  and  FA, John E. Wild meat” consumption in the Bioko Island: An outlook from ecological anthropology. Avá [online]. 2012, n.20, pp.00-00. ISSN 1851-1694.

Understanding the exploitation of bushmeat by commercial and subsistence hunters is fundamental to resolve hunting sustainability issues in African rainforests. The aim of this work is to examine the impact of the activity of the hunters in Bioko's island, Equatorial Guinea and the importance of bushmeat for the wellbeing of human population of the island. Although numerous studies have been done that indicate the decline of captures and average of corporal mass of animal species taken since the 90´s, measures adopted have been scanty and insufficient. This paper reviews the state of knowledge about the problem of bushmeat use in Bioko Island, and suggests the need for further studies. Finally, it discusses how to use the tools of ecological anthropology in order to advance the understanding of hunting and consumption of "bushmeat".

Keywords : Ecological anthropology; Bushmeat Subsistence hunting; Equatorial Guinea.

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