Table A2.

Descriptive statistics

How important are the following factors in choosing to visit this nature park?
 Not at all important (%)Not important (%)Neutral (%)Important (%)Very important (%)
Stay in touch with nature1.20.42.213.582.8
Spend some time with the family5.96.513.329.744.6
Practice sport5.08.123.032.931.1
See wild animals2.48.725.026.537.4
Visit a place4.610.520.627.337.0
Photograph fauna/flora6.114.723.024.631.7
Immerse into nature0.81.05.522.670.1
Admire the landscape beauty0.60.42.69.786.7
Relax and have fun0.83.012.124.260.0
Escape daily routine1.43.211.124.060.4
Escape city chaos2.65.114.318.259.8
During your last visit, you might have had the opportunity to encounter wildlife. How important do you rate the following factors to enjoy a satisfying experience with wild animals?
Number of species encountered7.820.534.023.514.1
Variety of species encountered5.413.330.030.221.1
Ease in sighting animals6.417.332.829.014.5
Ease in approaching animals16.331.829.015.37.6
Observe animals in their natural habitat2.64.415.121.556.3
Level of perceived security6.210.724.530.827.8
How much do you agree with the following statements concerning a possible encounter with wildlife?
 Strongly disagree (%)Disagree (%)Neutral (%)Agree (%)Strongly agree (%)
Longer encounter13.927.436.414.97.4
See big animals16.231.931.913.96.1
See popular animals16.031.729.715.77.0
See endangered species13.720.922.923.918.6
See dangerous animals46.027.816.86.13.3
For the benefit of one or more species, how much would you be willing to revise the rules of your stay/visit during the experience in nature?
 Not at all (%)No (%)Neutral (%)Willing (%)Very willing (%)
Forgo the opportunity to visit some areas during predetermined periods3.34.112.626.054.0
Participate in conservation projects3.912.624.523.335.7
Reduce car/motorbike speed in the natural park1.22.38.720.467.4
Reduce the number of sporting activities with the highest impact on fauna3.99.715.925.445.2

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