Through a range of case studies—from hunting to African safaris, and from trail running to wildlife-watching hikes—this volume analyses the transformations of nature-based recreational activities, their effects on environments and animals, and practitioners’ relationships with the wild. It questions our relationship with the wild, from the construction of imaginaries to the concrete modalities of coexistence with living beings. Encounters between humans and wild animals, whether organised or fortuitous, lie at the heart of the contributions collected in this book. The chapters jointly examine changes in values and ways of living together in natural environments, the place of animals within interactions, and the ways in which each actor (human or animal) reshapes the occupation of space. Various approaches to managing human–wildlife interactions with a view to fostering peaceful coexistence are presented. At the crossroads of the human, social, and environmental sciences, this volume is intended for students and researchers, as well as for managers of natural areas seeking to better understand and engage with the transformations of human–wildlife relations.

This book is included in DOAB.