5 papers
An Eye for a Treat: Human Gazing Modulates Begging by Free-ranging Dogs
Sourabh Biswas, Srijaya Nandi, Tuhin Subhra Pal +5
Interspecific communication plays a critical role in mediating human-animal interactions, particularly in contexts involving access to anthropogenic resources. This study investiga…
How Much is Enough? An Empirical Test of the Resource Dispersion Hypothesis
Sourabh Biswas, Kalyan Ghosh, Sumedha Touhid +6
Free-ranging dogs (Canis familiaris) thrive in diverse landscapes, including those heavily modified by humans. This study investigated the influence of resource availability on the…
What is in a Scent? Understanding the role of scent marking in social dynamics and territoriality of free-ranging dogs
Sourabh Biswas, Kalyan Ghosh, Swarnali Ghosh +2
Scent marks play a crucial role in both territorial and sexual communication in many species. We investigated how free-ranging dogs respond to scent marks from individuals of diffe…
Fair game: Urban free-ranging dogs balance resource use and risk aversion at seasonal fairs
Sourabh Biswas, Kalyan Ghosh, Hindolii Gope +1
Seasonal fairs, bustling with human activity, provide a unique environment for exploring the intricate interplay between humans and free-ranging dogs. This study investigated these…
Where do free-ranging dogs rest? A population level study reveals hidden patterns in resting site choice
Sourabh Biswas, Kalyan Ghosh, Kaushikee Sarkar +1
Free-ranging dogs (FRDs) in human-dominated areas encounter obstacles such as noise, pollution, limited food sources, and anthropogenic disturbance while resting. Since FRDs have s…