Anthropogenic Food Subsidy to a Commensal Carnivore: The Value and Supply of Human Faeces in the Diet of Free-Ranging Dogs

As the global population of free-ranging domestic dogs grows, there is increasing concern about impacts on human health and wildlife conservation. Effective management of dog populations requires reliable information on their diet, feeding behavior, and social ecology. Free-ranging dogs are reliant...

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Main Authors: James R. A. Butler, Wendy Y. Brown, Johan T. du Toit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-04-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/8/5/67