Ethnozoology

Question 1

_____ is the exploration of Indigenous relationships with animals for wildlife management.

Answer 1

Ethnozoology

Question 2

___________ is the study of local knowledge of fauna, and the culturally mediated relationships between communities of people and the other animals of their environment.
(according to Eugene Hunn)

Answer 2

Ethnozoology

Question 3

What are the components of Ethnozoology (local)?

(3 parts)

Answer 3

1. local knowledge of nomenclature
   - (of animals and classification in the local idiom)
2. local knowledge of behaviour and ecology of fauna
   - applications for interactions with animals, domestic and wild
3. cultural relationships include symbolic and spiritual connections shown in myth , ritual , art , and philosophical speculation

Question 4

What other connections does Ethnozoology include besides terrestrial animals? (4)

Answer 4

1. relationships with insects - ethnoentomology
2. relationships with birds - ethnoornithology
3. relationships with invertebrates (like clams) - ethnomalacology
4. relationships with fishes - ethnoichthyology

Question 5

What is pastoralism and give an example?

Answer 5

A form of animal husbandry where domesticated animals such as goats or cattle are released for grazing.

An example is goats , broom , and human relationship where goats poop more nitrogen into the soil

Question 6

Ethnozoology example: Heiltsuk

Answer 6

grounded in kincentricity

long term relationship with animals

Gvi’ilas and Lhaxvai - based around traditional law systems

Question 7

What is Gvi’ilas?

Answer 7

Traditional values and laws

hereditary chiefs are decision makers

Question 8

Ethnozoology: Chisasibi Cree

Answer 8

believe that animals control the hunt

animals know everything humans do and are aware of hunting activities

if animal decides to make themselves avail, the hunter will succeed

cycles in game population - addressed w patience

hunters are obligated to show respect

Question 9

How is respect for an animal shown by hunters?

Answer 9

maintaining humility

animal approached and killed w respect

carried respectfully to camp

offerings made to the animal

meat butchered according to respectful rules

meat consumed according to respectful rules

remains of animal are disposed of properly

Question 10

What are the 3 key indicators of caribou herd health ?

Answer 10

fat content

herd diversity with respect to age

sex, body type , and temperament of the animals