Original ResearchPublished 3 August 2026Reconnecting humans and nature through biocultural approaches: the role of indigenous cultural values for biodiversity conservation in Southwestern NigeriaTaiwo Kabiru Adebowale · Opemipo Alaba Ijose · Bosede Bolade Ibiyomi · Olukoya Oladapo Oduntan · Oluwasegun Kehinde Omoju · Oluwaferanmi Esther Ejibunu · Tolani Azeem RajiFrontiers in Conservation Sciencedoi 10.3389/fcosc.2026.1894978