General attitudes toward lions |
Agreement rate (%) |
a. I feel lions have the same rights as livestock to live on this land |
55 |
b. I feel that lions are beautiful animals |
47 |
c. God would want me to protect lions |
52 |
d. Lions deserve protection |
51 |
e. Lions have a right to exist |
54 |
f. It is important to me that my grandchildren see lions |
55 |
g. The lions in the ecosystem are a national treasure |
50 |
h. I like to watch lions in their natural environment |
48 |
Attitudes toward traditional customs |
Agreement rate (%) |
i. I will only eat livestock that has been suffocated |
89 |
j. My daughters must be circumcised |
80 |
k. I believe sacrifices to pray for rain are important |
81 |
l. I do not own a bible |
87 |
m. I do not wear western clothes |
90 |
Intentions toward lion killing |
Agreement rate (%) |
n. If my cow was killed by a lion it is acceptable to kill it |
45 |
o. Killing a lion for prestige/status is acceptable |
22 |
p. When I see a lion it is acceptable to kill it |
20 |
q. Snaring a problem lion is acceptable |
48 |
r. Traditional hunts are acceptable |
30 |
s. I will kill a lion just for fun |
19 |
t. I will kill a lion to defend my property |
86 |
u. If a lion entered by boma (livestock corral) I would kill it |
75 |
v. If a family member was injured by a lion I would kill it |
92 |