Characterizing dog communities adjacents to key shorebird sites in Chile
Gabriela Contreras, Ronny Peredo, Erik M. Sandvig, B. Rodríguez, Benjamín Gallardo, Heraldo V. Norambuena, Fernando Medrano
The paper characterizes dog populations near shorebird sites in Chile and finds high abundance, low survival, and irresponsible pet ownership linked to negative impacts on shorebirds.
bioRxiv · Jan 20, 2025 · PreprintZoology