Threats posed to conservation by media misinformation
Adam G. Hart, Rosie Cooney, Amy Dickman, Darragh Hare, Charles Jonga, Paul J. Johnson, Maxi Pia Louis, Rodgers Lubilo, Dilys Roe, Catherine E. Semcer, Keith Somerville
Abstract
Media coverage of trophy hunting highlights the potential for misinformation to enter public and political debates on conservation issues. We argue that misinformation should be a major concern for all involved in conservation.
Topics & Concepts
MisinformationIUCN Red ListLibrary scienceWildlifeUnit (ring theory)GeographyPolitical scienceEcologyLawComputer scienceBiologyPsychologyMathematics educationSpecies Distribution and Climate ChangeAnimal and Plant Science EducationWildlife Ecology and Conservation