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Call for Papers: Special Topic: Advancing the Science of Livestock Guardian Dogs
Date of this Version
Fall 2018
Document Type
Article
Citation
Human–Wildlife Interactions (Fall 2018) 12(2): article 16
doi: 10.26077/jxd9-5m37
Abstract
The science and culture of predation management has changed considerably in the past several decades. Advances in understanding of carnivore ecology have shed light on the broad impacts of lethal removal. A deeper appreciation for the role of these predatory species in their ecosystems has increased societal valuation for their presence and changed the support for the historical predator eradication-centric policies. Nevertheless, the need to manage carnivore predation on livestock and sensitive wildlife requires the availability of effective methods based in sound science.
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There are several wildlife species that occur worldwide that live in close association with humans, including several rat species, house mice, pigeons, crows, and starlings, to name a few. Some of them such as rats, mice, and starlings are considered pests around farms, ranches, and homes. Others, such a pigeons, are concerns for human health. These are commonly are referred to as “commensal vertebrate pests” because of their intimate relationships with and dependence on humans.