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[Episode 144] In this episode, we talk with Mr. Jhonnel Villegas about his study examining the conservation of the Philippine brown deer (Rusa marianna Desmarest, 1822) in Davao Oriental with a focus on the perspectives and traditions of the Mandaya Indigenous people. The deer, considered sacred and a cultural symbol, faces declining populations due to poverty-driven hunting and deforestation. Through interviews and observations, the study finds that the Mandaya’s beliefs, traditional practices, and knowledge influence conservation efforts. Collaborative communication, culturally sensitive and future-oriented conservation strategies, and Indigenous-managed protected landscapes are recommended to balance cultural traditions and wildlife protection. Involving Indigenous peoples is crucial for effective and sustainable deer conservation in the Philippines. ⌛Chapters 0:00 Introduction 5:31 From biology teacher to deer biologist, thanks to a professor's random topic swap 12:33 How a Facebook message (and a "Godspeed") led to a PhD in Prague 20:17 What it takes to do research in ancestral domains: FPIC, NCIP, and protected area permits 27:57 How camera traps are placed using Indigenous knowledge and a 250-meter grid 35:00 Why the Mandaya hunt a deer they consider sacred 40:11 When wildlife protection law and Indigenous hunting rights collide 48:39 Fieldwork challenges 55:27 Advice to aspiring researchers 📚Reference: Villegas JP, Pua LR, Vidláková A, Ceacero F. 2025. Human–wildlife interactions: cultural sensitivities and perspectives influence the conservation of the Philippine brown deer (Rusa marianna Desmarest, 1822). Animals. 15(23):3397. ► https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/23/3397 🎙️Follow Behind The Science Podcast on ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/btspodcast23 ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg3GZRd-UMScYpWlDj5T3eklUF75XPeLD&si=rg8Qf1i8k4zPnlcp ► Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NTLrSfceKjpFvZWflzBJj?si=dbf094cba38746a0 ► Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/behind-the-science-podcast/id1753464681 ⚛️Learn physics with Pinoy Physicists ►https://youtube.com/@liknayan.podcast