Animals have always been important for human life due to the ecological, cultural, and
economic functions that they represent. This has allowed building several kinds of …

The keystone species concept was introduced in 1969 in reference to top‐down regulation
of communities by predators, but has expanded to include myriad species at different trophic …

Human-wildlife conflict is a major issue in conservation. As people encroach into natural
habitats, and as conservation efforts restore wildlife to areas where they may have been …

Abstract In the contiguous 48 United States, southern Canada, and in Europe, wolves (Canis
lupus) have greatly increased and expanded their range during the past few decades. They …

This book traces the evolution of the dog, from its origins about 15,000 years ago up to
recent times. The timing of dog domestication receives attention, with comparisons between …

Conflicts with human interests have reappeared following recovery of large carnivores in
Europe. Public acceptance is higher than historically but there is a need to identify effective …

WWF is an independent conservation organisation with over 30 million followers and a
global network active in nearly 100 countries. Our mission is to stop the degradation of the …

Historically the wolf (Canis lupus) was hated and extirpated from most of the contiguous
United States. The federal Endangered Species Act fostered wolf protection and …

Highlights•We tested neophobia and exploration in dogs and wolves.•Dogs were quicker to
approach, but showed less interest in, novel objects.•Presence of conspecifics enhanced …

Wolves (Canis lupus) can kill domestic livestock resulting in intense conflicts with humans.
Damage to livestock should be reduced to facilitate human-wolf coexistence and ensure …