Baboon management: A case study in the complex relationship between science, social media, politics and power

Prof. Justin O'Riain

The polemics associated with the management of the Peninsula baboons is not unique. Rather it reflects a global trend in which the management of human-wildlife interactions in anthropogenic landscapes is exposing divisions in human values and beliefs that are first amplified, and then polarised through social media.  From a bear called JJ4 in Italy to a baboon named Fred in Cape Town, this talk will reflect on the necessity of managing wildlife in a human-transformed world, while highlighting the friction between science, social media, politics and power.

Secure your spot at this event for R250, inclusive of a glass of wine, snacks, and a Q&A with the speaker.