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Using dogs for tiger conservation and research
Author(s) -
KERLEY Linda L.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
integrative zoology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.904
H-Index - 34
ISSN - 1749-4877
DOI - 10.1111/j.1749-4877.2010.00217.x
Subject(s) - panthera , tiger , wildlife , wildlife conservation , law enforcement , geography , veterinary medicine , biology , predation , ecology , medicine , computer science , political science , computer security , law
This paper is a review of the history, development and efficacy of using dogs in wildlife studies and considers the use of dogs in the research and conservation of wild tigers ( Panthera tigris Linnaeus, 1758). Using scat detection dogs, scent‐matching dogs, law enforcement detection dogs and protection dogs are proven methods that can be effectively used on tigers. These methods all take advantage of the dog's extremely evolved sense of smell that allows them to detect animals or animal byproducts (often the focus of tiger studies). Dogs can be trained to communicate this information to their handlers.