What is in a scent? Understanding the role of scent marking in social dynamics and territoriality of free-ranging dogs
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DOI: 10.1007/s00265-024-03547-3
Abstract: Scent marks play a crucial role in both territorial and sexual communication in many species. We investigated how free-ranging dogs respond to scent marks from individuals of different identities in terms of sex and group,… read more here.
Keywords: scent marks; ranging dogs; role scent; free ranging ... See more keywords
Ready, set, yellow! color preference of Indian free-ranging dogs
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DOI: 10.1007/s10071-024-01928-9
Abstract: Most of the research on color vision related behaviors in dogs has involved training the dogs to perform visual discrimination tasks. We investigated the meaning of color to untrained Indian free-ranging dogs (FRDs). Using one-time… read more here.
Keywords: preference; ranging dogs; color preference; free ranging ... See more keywords
Effect of free-ranging dogs and cats on medium-sized wild mammal assemblages in urban protected areas of a Mexican city
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DOI: 10.1071/wr19074
Abstract: Abstract Context. Urban protected areas (PAs) are the habitat of several Neotropical medium-sized wild mammal (MSWM) species. However, this richness is seriously threatened by the growing populations of free-ranging dogs and cats in these areas.… read more here.
Keywords: mswm; dogs cats; activity; free ranging ... See more keywords
Fair game: Urban free-ranging dogs balance resource use and risk aversion at seasonal fairs
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DOI: 10.1093/cz/zoaf030
Abstract: Seasonal fairs, bustling with human activity, provide a unique environment for exploring the interplay between humans and free-ranging dogs in a human-dominated habitat. Across 14 fair sites in West Bengal, India, we explored how human… read more here.
Keywords: resource; fair game; seasonal fairs; ranging dogs ... See more keywords
Free-Ranging Dogs Understand Human Intentions and Adjust Their Behavioral Responses Accordingly
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DOI: 10.3389/fevo.2018.00232
Abstract: Domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) are remarkably sensitive and responsive while interacting with humans. Pet dogs are known to have social skills and abilities to display situation-specific responses, but there is lack of information regarding… read more here.
Keywords: human intentions; ranging dogs; free ranging; food provisioning ... See more keywords
Free-Ranging Dogs Are Capable of Utilizing Complex Human Pointing Cues
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02818
Abstract: Dogs are one of the most common species to be found as pets and have been subjects of human curiosity, leading to extensive research on their socialization with humans. One of the dominant themes in… read more here.
Keywords: complex human; dogs capable; pointing cues; ranging dogs ... See more keywords