Is Wildlife Going to the Dogs? Impacts of Feral and Free-roaming Dogs on Wildlife Populations

摘要: In human-populated landscapes, dogs (Canis familiaris) are often the most abundant terrestrial carnivore. However, can significantly disrupt or modify intact ecosystems well beyond areas occupied by people. Few studies have directly quantified environmental economic effects of free-roaming and feral dogs. Here, we review wildlife-dog interactions provide a case study that focuses on documented from our research in Mongolia to underscore need for designed best determine how affect native wildlife especially imperiled populations. We suggest additional research, public awareness campaigns, exclusion critical habitat. The application scientific findings management enhanced outreach programs will not only facilitate recovery maintenance populations globally but also has potential reduce losses.