Accurate analyses of the diets of predators are key to understand trophic interactions and
defining conservation strategies. Diets are commonly assessed through analysis of non …

Abstract Weasels (genus Mustela and Neogale) are of management concern as declining
native species in some regions and invasive species in others. Regardless of the need to …

Dogs are the world's most common and widespread carnivores and are nearly ubiquitous
across the globe. The vast majority of these dogs, whether owned or un-owned, pure-bred or …

The status of many carnivore populations is of growing concern to scientists and
conservationists, making the need for data pertaining to carnivore distribution, abundance …

Animals that must hunt and kill for at least part of their living are inherently interesting to
many people and the role that carnivores play in biological communities attract interest from …

Since Canis lupus familiaris first shared a fire with man more than 15,000 years ago, dogs
have been trusted and valued coworkers. Yet the relatively new field of canine ergonomics …

Accurate data on presence/absence and spatial distribution for fauna species is key to their
conservation. Collecting such data, however, can be time consuming, laborious and costly …

Estimating densities of cougar (Puma concolor) is important for managing cougars and their
prey but remains challenging because of cougar's elusive and solitary behavior. To evaluate …

Our ability to study threatened and endangered species depends on locating them readily in
the field. Recent studies highlight the effectiveness of trained detector dogs to locate wildlife …

Used by researchers, managers, and conservationists, a conservation dog team (specially
trained dog and its handler) works to locate a biological target of interest, hel** …