Who let the dogs out? Occurrence, population size and daily activity of domestic dogs in an urban Atlantic Forest reserve
Domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) are one of the most common exotic species in protected areas, and their impact is an important conservation concern. This study evaluated the occurrence of domestic dogs in one of the world's largest urban forests, the Tijuca National Park (TNP; 3953 ha),...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:447d96a1e4bd4efea719942f9899c725 2023-05-15T15:49:55+02:00 Who let the dogs out? Occurrence, population size and daily activity of domestic dogs in an urban Atlantic Forest reserve Katyucha Von Kossel de Andrade Silva Caio Fittipaldi Kenup Catharina Kreischer Fernando A.S. Fernandez Alexandra S. Pires 2018-10-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pecon.2018.09.001 https://doaj.org/article/447d96a1e4bd4efea719942f9899c725 EN eng Elsevier http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2530064418300282 https://doaj.org/toc/2530-0644 2530-0644 doi:10.1016/j.pecon.2018.09.001 https://doaj.org/article/447d96a1e4bd4efea719942f9899c725 Perspectives in Ecology and Conservation, Vol 16, Iss 4, Pp 228-233 (2018) Canis lupus familiaris Exotic species Invasion ecology Mammals Ecology QH540-549.5 General. Including nature conservation geographical distribution QH1-199.5 article 2018 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pecon.2018.09.001 2022-12-31T05:39:37Z Domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) are one of the most common exotic species in protected areas, and their impact is an important conservation concern. This study evaluated the occurrence of domestic dogs in one of the world's largest urban forests, the Tijuca National Park (TNP; 3953 ha), the most visited Park in Brazil. From April to September 2016, 42 camera-trap stations, spaced 0.5 km among them, were set in TNP, covering an area of 1050 ha. Population size and density of dogs were estimated, and the spatial distribution of dogs evaluated in relation to the distance to the Park's boundaries and to paved roads. Dogs’ circadian activity pattern and its overlap with those of the five most recorded native mammal species were also studied. The estimated population size of dogs was 29 ± 4.86 (mean ± SE) individuals, and the estimated density was between 0.74 ind./km2 and 1.37 ind./km2. Domestic dogs were widely distributed in the Park, and the number of independent dog records was not related to proximity to paved roads or the boundaries of the Park. The domestic dog was mainly diurnal in TNP, overlapping its activity mostly with the red humped agouti Dasyprocta leporina and the coati Nasua nasua. The absence of pups indicates that dogs come from surrounding areas rather than being a feral population within TNP. Therefore, managing strategies must consider the engagement of local people. Article in Journal/Newspaper Canis lupus Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Perspectives in Ecology and Conservation 16 4 228 233 |
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Domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) are one of the most common exotic species in protected areas, and their impact is an important conservation concern. This study evaluated the occurrence of domestic dogs in one of the world's largest urban forests, the Tijuca National Park (TNP; 3953 ha), the most visited Park in Brazil. From April to September 2016, 42 camera-trap stations, spaced 0.5 km among them, were set in TNP, covering an area of 1050 ha. Population size and density of dogs were estimated, and the spatial distribution of dogs evaluated in relation to the distance to the Park's boundaries and to paved roads. Dogs’ circadian activity pattern and its overlap with those of the five most recorded native mammal species were also studied. The estimated population size of dogs was 29 ± 4.86 (mean ± SE) individuals, and the estimated density was between 0.74 ind./km2 and 1.37 ind./km2. Domestic dogs were widely distributed in the Park, and the number of independent dog records was not related to proximity to paved roads or the boundaries of the Park. The domestic dog was mainly diurnal in TNP, overlapping its activity mostly with the red humped agouti Dasyprocta leporina and the coati Nasua nasua. The absence of pups indicates that dogs come from surrounding areas rather than being a feral population within TNP. Therefore, managing strategies must consider the engagement of local people. |
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Katyucha Von Kossel de Andrade Silva Caio Fittipaldi Kenup Catharina Kreischer Fernando A.S. Fernandez Alexandra S. Pires |
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Who let the dogs out? Occurrence, population size and daily activity of domestic dogs in an urban Atlantic Forest reserve |
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Who let the dogs out? Occurrence, population size and daily activity of domestic dogs in an urban Atlantic Forest reserve |
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Who let the dogs out? Occurrence, population size and daily activity of domestic dogs in an urban Atlantic Forest reserve |
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Who let the dogs out? Occurrence, population size and daily activity of domestic dogs in an urban Atlantic Forest reserve |
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Who let the dogs out? Occurrence, population size and daily activity of domestic dogs in an urban Atlantic Forest reserve |
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who let the dogs out? occurrence, population size and daily activity of domestic dogs in an urban atlantic forest reserve |
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