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. 2017 Jan 30;12(1):e0170796. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0170796

Table 1. Items included in the factor analysis and the percentage of respondents who agreed/strongly agreed with each statement (n = 123).

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