There is a lack of knowledge of which species and areas have a high risk of zoonotic disease spillover due to wildlife hunting and trade. We combined maps of hunting pressure, recent data sets on human-shared pathogens, and trade volumes for 614 mammalian host species to map zoonotic disease risk from wildlife hunting and trade pantropically. We identified hotspots of zoonotic disease risk from hunting in central America, China and central Africa.

Public opinion toward pangolin and tokay gecko medicinal trade reveals significant differences in attitude and knowledge aspects but not in the percentage of hypothetical users. It is thus interesting to investigate hypothetical user profiles and the driving factors behind their choices. Setting up legal protection status for species is found to be the most influential factor in shaping public attitudes and is thus more likely to change behaviors. With the high demand for gecko products, the need for up-to-date NDFs is becoming increasingly urgent.

The incongruous relationship between Nature Reserves (NRs) and adjacent communities has a significant impact on both these communities and conservation management practices. However, the precise relationship between NRs and their surrounding communities remains poorly understood. Is the relationship between the two entities coordinated or unbalanced? Our research provides an empirical evidence of the adverse effects resulting from the establishment of NRs on community development. In response, we advocate for a model that actively involves the public in future development strategies, with a view to fostering coordinated progress between the NRs and local communities.

Livestock disturbances decreased the area of suitable habitat of forest pheasants by 14.28% in 7 years. Livestock activities remarkably increased the nest failure rate (by 2.18 times) of forest pheasants.

In this case study from the eastern Tibetan area of China, we used a multi-year data set from a novel compensation insurance initiative in five Buddhist villages, coupled with an extensive questionnaire-based survey. Our aim was to elucidate the local people's tolerance to crop-raiding species. Wildlife tolerance was generally high and predominantly shaped by wildlife preference rather than by economic incentives or mitigation interventions. This finding provides valuable insight for practitioners, underscoring the necessity to consider the local context and the engagement of all stakeholders in conservation strategy.

Humans and wildlife share space in the Save Valley Conservancy; stakeholder matrix and engagement is therefore important to restore harmony and promote biodiversity in the study area.

Natural habitat loss forces some wildlife species to increasingly extend their habitats into farmlands. Rubber-dominated landscapes surrounding protected areas have the potential to facilitate coexistence between people and some wildlife species if young plants are better protected and plantation management is made more wildlife-friendly.

A survey in rural Thailand revealed widespread dog ownership, with most dogs unrestricted in their movements. However, there was a notable lack of awareness among the local population about the potential impact these dogs might have on wildlife. To address this issue, recommendations include enhanced education, enforcement of dog-free policies in protected areas and collaborative efforts to manage dog populations and safeguard wildlife.