Addressing the Elephant in the Room: A Quantitative Approach to Understanding 'Wild'
Laura Saggiomo, Bruno Esattore, Janire Castellano Bueno, Michaela Masilkova, Andrea Sommese, Valeria Mazza, Sarah Gore, Pizza Ka Yee Chow
This study identifies six dimensions of wildness through survey data, showing urbanization and human-wildlife conflict influence perceptions of nature-relatedness.
bioRxiv · Jun 11, 2026 · PreprintScientific Communication & Education