期刊
CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
卷 3, 期 11, 页码 -出版社
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/csp2.532
关键词
altered terminology; etymology; invasive species; management; offensive terminology; radio telemetry; radio tracking; scout
资金
- National Park Service
- USGS Greater Everglades Priority Ecosystem Science Program
- USGS Invasive Species Program
- USGS Fort Collins Science Center
The Judas technique involves outfitting an animal with a transmitter to track its movements to locate conspecifics, but carries negative historical associations. Considering the potential offense, alternative nomenclature for scientific communication may be preferred to ensure objectivity.
In the context of conservation science and management, the Judas technique refers to outfitting an animal (a Judas animal) with a radio transmitter or other identifier so that its movements can be tracked to locate conspecifics. Although this term is commonly used, some consider it offensive due to historical associations of the word Judas with anti-Semitic sentiments. Thus, the term has a negative sentiment polarity (i.e., the assertion that words can have positive, negative, or neutral connotations). We investigated the etymology of the Judas term in peer-reviewed scientific literature to outline its contextual introduction and use. Prior to the term being co-opted by conservation scientists Judas [animal] was a common term in the livestock industry to describe animals used to lead herds to slaughter. Subsequently, the term has been published and promulgated through conservation-related research and the literature. Due to a negative sentiment polarity linked to this term, especially among members of the public, alternative nomenclature may be preferred to increase objective and dispassionate scientific communication.
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