(August 23, 2022) Media portrayal of wildlife and environmental issues are greatly responsible for shaping public perceptions about wildlife. Besides being a primary source of information for many, the media also holds great power to influence public understanding of and response to conservation issues. Sensational or erroneous reporting can lead to increased antagonism toward wildlife and negatively affect policy and management decisions that could prove detrimental to humans and wildlife.  Researchers a...

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