Rapid urbanisation leading to habitat loss is a major problem for biodiversity conservation.
While urbanisation negatively affects the survival of many species, some species are well …

Most studies on dogs' cognitive skills in understanding human communication have been
conducted on pet dogs, making them a role model for the species. However, pet dogs are …

Although free-roaming domestic dogs (FRDD) constitute the majority of the dog population
worldwide, many aspects of their ecology across habitats are little known. Activity budgets by …

Simple Summary An increase in the number of free-roaming dogs and the related
consequences (eg, dog biting) has been observed across Iranian cities. So far, no clear …

Animals of different taxa can read and respond to various human communicative signals.
Such a mechanism facilitates animals to acquire social information and helps them react in a …

Human population expansion into wildlife habitats has increased interest in the behavioural
ecology of human–wildlife interactions. To date, however, the socioecological factors that …

Studies have investigated the relationship between dogs' morphological characteristics and
behavioural dimensions, but little is discussed about this relationship in the context of dogs' …

Free-roaming domestic dogs (FRDD), as vectors of zoonotic diseases, are of high relevance
for public health. Understanding roaming patterns of dogs can help to design disease …

Increasing urbanisation reduces available habitat and increases human-wildlife interactions,
presenting social and ecological challenges for many species; however, flexible generalist …

Acquiring knowledge about the environment is crucial for survival. Animals, often driven by
their exploratory tendencies, gather valuable information regarding food resources, shelter …