4 papers
Operant Conditioning in Indian Free-Ranging Dogs: Effects of Positive and Threatening Cues on Sociability
Srijaya Nandi, Dipanjan Roy, Abantika Adak +2
Sociability toward humans is a key adaptive trait in free-ranging dogs, enabling them to access resources while navigating risks associated with human interactions. In this study,…
Trick or Treat? Free-ranging dogs use human behavioural cues for foraging
Rohan Sarkar, Sharmistha Maji, Tuhin Subhra Pal +9
Animals that display behavioural flexibility and adaptability thrive in urban environments, due to their ability to exploit novel anthropogenic resources. Since humans are an impor…
Exploring Scavenging Strategies and Cognitive Problem-Solving in Indian Free-Ranging Dogs
Tuhin Subhra Pal, Srijaya Nandi, Hindoli Gope +4
Animals employ strategic decision-making while carefully weighing nutritional benefits against the risks presented by aversive or harmful stimuli in their natural environment, to m…
Sight, smell and more: What cues do free-ranging dogs use for decision-making while scavenging?
Rohan Sarkar, Tuhin Subhra Pal, Sharmistha Maji +12
Finding food is a fundamental activity for survival of all living organisms. Free-ranging dogs have been known to use their olfaction to assess the quality and type of available fo…