Disrupting traditions of science: Indigenous Knowledge to model species habitat use
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)(2023)
Abstract
While Indigenous Knowledge (IK) contains a wealth of information on the behaviour and habitat use of species, it is rarely included in the species-habitat models frequently used for conservation and management decisions. Exclusion of IK can negatively impact species and communities. We developed methods that relies solely on IK to identify species habitat use and important areas. We apply the method to ringed seals ( natchiq in Iñupiat) in Alaskan waters, for which the designated critical habitat has been legally debated in part due to minimal inclusion of IK. This work was completed in partnership with Iñupiat hunters. Our work demonstrates how IK of species habitat use and important areas can be presented in a way that can be easily and meaningfully considered for species management.
### Competing Interest Statement
The authors have declared no competing interest.
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Key words
indigenous knowledge,species habitat use,science
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