ecotourism

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DANIEL  HAACK
Mind Map by DANIEL HAACK, updated more than 1 year ago
DANIEL  HAACK
Created by DANIEL HAACK over 2 years ago
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ecotourism
  1. impacts
    1. pro
      1. -Funds for conservation. -Economic benefits for local people. -Awareness of conservation.
      2. con
        1. -Disturbance of daily routines. -Increased transmission of disease. -Artificial feeding.
      3. Increased transmission of disease
        1. Wild animals can be exposed to diseases from humans and other domestic animals.
        2. Habituation
          1. Wild animals that become used to the presence of humans maybe more vulnerable to predators and poachers.
          2. Disturbance of daily routines:
            1. Olive Ridley Turtles in Goa were less likely to lay their eggs on beaches due to tourists clicking photos of them with flash.
            2. Artificial feeding
              1. Himalayan marmots in Ladakh were observed to become obese and dependent on processed food after being artificially fed by tourists.
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