The Ecology of Stray Dogs: A Study of Free-ranging Urban AnimalsThis study of dog ecology and behavior and of human ecology and behavior discusses the facets of the phenomenon of the urban free-roaming dog. It provides information for students who wish to embark on studies of wild canines. |
Contents
The Baltimore Study | 1 |
FIELD METHODS | 3 |
The Ecology of FreeRanging Dogs | 4 |
ABUNDANCE | 7 |
DISTRIBUTION | 11 |
ACTIVITY | 12 |
LANDUSE PATTERNS | 16 |
HOME RANGE | 18 |
MORTALITY | 35 |
Public Health Aspects | 45 |
DOGS AND RATS | 51 |
FECES AND URINE | 53 |
DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH DOGS | 59 |
NOISE | 68 |
Recommendations for Urban Dog Control | 70 |
Appendix | 74 |
Common terms and phrases
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