Domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) have a near-global distribution. They range from being
feral and free-ranging to owned and completely dependent on humans. All types of domestic …

The presence of domestic dogs Canis familiaris in public open spaces is increasingly
controversial. In our review of the literature, we located 133 publications of various types …

Free‐ranging domestic cats Felis catus, from owned pets to feral cats, impact biodiversity
through predation, fear effects, competition, disease and hybridization. Scientific knowledge …

Free-ranging dogs (Canis familiaris) significantly threaten wildlife, including endangered
species. Although this problem resembles threats from other invasive animals, managing …

Recreational activities in nature have increased considerably in recent decades. Human
disturbance may trigger similar trade‐offs in birds that the natural risk of predation generates …

Exotic predators constitute an increasingly important conservation threat worldwide.
Domestic dogs are considered one of the most commonly-introduced predators, and one of …

Worldwide, domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) are one of the most common carnivoran
species in natural areas and their populations are still increasing. Dogs have been shown to …

Domestic dog is the most successful invasive mammalian predator species, and reducing its
ecological impacts on wildlife is a central conservation goal globally. Free-ranging dogs can …

Background Hundreds of millions of domestic carnivores worldwide have diverse positive
affiliations with humans, but can provoke serious socio-ecological impacts when free …

Simple Summary The presence of dogs on sandy beaches is a concern when it comes to
protecting the breeding and migratory stop-over sites of shorebirds. To manage this threat, it …