PUBLIC ATTITUDES ABOUT WILDLIFE

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naturalistic - primary interest/affection for wildlife in outdoors

birkenstockers- Sierra clubbers

ecologistic - primary interest/affection for environment as a system

greeners- conservationists

humanistic - primary interest strong affection for individual pets

pet lovers

moralistic - primary interest for right + wrong treatment of animals, against exploitation.

animal rights/ welfare groups

aesthetic - primary interest is for artistic character or display of animals

         artists and wildlife retailers

scientistic - primary interest in physical attributes, biological functions of animals.

collectors/ nature study

utilitaristic - primary interest in practical or material use/value of animals.

meat hunter- rec sportsman

dominionistic - primary interest in control or mastery of animals.

10 yr old boys - trophy hunter

negativistic/neutralistic - primary interest in avoidance due to dislike or fear of animals.

city dweller- nature phobe