4 papers
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…
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…
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…
Free-ranging dogs quickly learn to recognize a rewarding person
Srijaya Nandi, Mousumi Chakraborty, Aesha Lahiri +3
Individual human recognition is important for species that live in close proximity to humans. Numerous studies on domesticated species and urban-adapted birds have highlighted this…