Top 15 Most Viewed Articles in 2025 | Ethnobiology and Conservation

It is with great pleasure that we announce the 15 most viewed articles of Ethnobiology and Conservation in 2025. These papers highlight not only the thematic and geographic diversity of the journal, but also the scientific and social relevance of the research published throughout the year.

We warmly congratulate all authors of the articles listed below for the impact of their work and, above all, for trusting Ethnobiology and Conservation as a forum for scientific dialogue, academic rigor, and commitment to ethnobiology and related fields.

This recognition is also extended to our editors, reviewers, and to the entire scientific community, whose dedication, time, and continued support have been fundamental to the journal’s growth. The consolidation and expansion of Ethnobiology and Conservation are the direct result of this collective effort.

In 2025, the journal celebrates 15 years since its foundation, a milestone that reinforces our commitment to high-quality science, epistemological diversity, and the strengthening of a critical, plural, and socially relevant ethnobiology.

Top 15 most viewed articles in 2025

1. Antonio Demetrio et al. – Traditional ecological knowledge on stingless bees in two Ashaninka communities in the central rainforest of Peru

2. Borges et al. – Seahorse ecology and conservation in Brazil: a systematic review

3. Rico Lenta et al. – Argentine Ethnobiology: A Future in Peril

4. Arini et al. – Strengthening Anoa (Bubalus spp.) Conservation Based on Social and Cultural Community Values in Wallacea Bioregion, Indonesia

5. Santana et al. – Investigating cultural ecosystem services of the Caatinga on Flickr

6. Bezerra de Oliveira et al. – Iron Content in Wild Animal Meats: A Systematic Review Comparing Mammals and Birds

7. Brito-Junior et al. – Is Ethnobiologist Training at Risk? Challenges of a Brazilian Graduate Program

8. Ostrovski et al. – The media paradox: influence on human shark perceptions and potential conservation impacts

9. Valencia-Herverth et al. – The human–feline relationship from a biocultural perspective: perception, knowledge and traditional use of the six Mexican species, in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico

10. Sampaio et al. – From exploitation to conservation: a historical analysis of zoos and their functions in human societies

11. Barbosa-Filho et al. – Non-food uses of sharks in southern Bahia, Brazil

12. Rodríguez-Núñez et al. – Distribution, eco-climatic characterisation, and potential growing regions of Annona cherimola Mill. (Annonaceae) in Mexico

13. Lopes Costa et al. – Seahorses as flagship species in the largest hypersaline lagoon in South America

14. Alves et al. – Ethnozoology: A Brief Introduction

15. Rodrigues dos Santos et al. – Ecological knowledge of oyster (Crassostrea) collectors on abiotic aspects: Implications for co-management

To everyone who has been part of this journey, our sincere thanks. We move forward together, strengthening Ethnobiology and Conservation and celebrating its 15 years of history.