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Similar compensation models have been used to reduce conflict with wolves and snow leopards in other regions.
Livestock depredation is a major driver of retaliatory killing in tiger range areas. Compensation schemes in parts of Sumatra reimburse farmers when verified tiger attacks occur. By offsetting financial losses, these programs reduce incentives for revenge hunting. Given the critically endangered status of the Sumatran tiger, even a handful of prevented killings matter statistically. Verification mechanisms often involve rapid response teams and photographic evidence. Funding may come from government budgets or conservation NGOs. The program reframes conflict as manageable loss rather than personal grievance. Economic intervention becomes species protection.
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Compensation programs require transparent governance to maintain trust. Delayed payments or disputes over verification can erode community support. Sustainable funding is essential, as sporadic reimbursement undermines credibility. Integrating insurance models or community-managed funds may improve resilience. Conservation success depends on aligning financial incentives with ecological preservation. The tiger’s survival thus intersects with rural economics.
For farmers living near forests, livestock represents savings and security. A single lost animal can strain household budgets. Compensation reduces pressure to take lethal action. The survival of a critically endangered predator may hinge on whether losses are absorbed collectively rather than individually. Conflict mitigation shifts extinction risk from personal anger to institutional response.
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