Time-activity budget of urban-adapted free-ranging dogs

The domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) is known to have evolved from gray wolves, about 15,000 years ago. They frequently exist as free-ranging populations across the world. are typically scavengers and well adapted living among humans. Most canids in around urban habitats tend avoid humans show crepuscular activity peaks. In this study, we carried out a detailed population-level survey on dogs West Bengal, India, understand patterns of relation human activity. Using 5669 sightings dogs, over period 1 year, covering 24 h day, an analysis time budget conclude that they generalists their habit. remain active when active. Their levels affected significantly by age class day. addition, provide ethogram dogs. This, our knowledge, first study kind, which might be used further eco-ethology these