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Authors
Buthelezi, Lindiswa https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7377-0565
Maseko, Mfundo S. T. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8425-9826
Magoso, Siboniso https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3837-7076
Downs, Colleen T. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8334-1510
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Funding
Funding for this research was provided by:
University of KwaZulu-Natal
National Research Foundation (98404)
Ford Wildlife Foundation
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Article History
Received: 24 July 2025
Accepted: 9 October 2025
First Online: 4 November 2025
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: The research protocol was reviewed and approved by the University of KwaZulu-Natal Humanities and Social Sciences Research Ethics Committee (Protocol Reference Number: HSSREC/00006948/2024) in accordance with the ethical standards outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki. Prior to participation, all respondents were informed about the purpose of the study, the voluntary nature of their participation, and their right to withdraw at any time without consequence. Verbal informed consent was obtained from all participants before data collection. Confidentiality and anonymity of all personal information were strictly maintained. No sensitive personal data were collected, and responses were used solely for academic and conservation purposes.
: All participants in this study gave their informed verbal consent to participate, and all data were anonymised.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
