Dietary Study of Free-Ranging Dogs in Rural Zimbabwe

James R A Butler; Wendy Brown

Dietary Study of Free-Ranging Dogs in Rural Zimbabwe

James R A Butler, Wendy Brown

School of Environmental & Rural Science

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Food intakes and feeding behaviors were quantified in 16 radio-collared, free-ranging dogs. Anthropogenic resources accounted for 87.5% of the diet, mostly independently scavenged. The most frequently eaten item was sadza (maize-meal porridge) followed by human feces. Human feces was more consistently available than carrion and of higher protein content than sadza.

Original language	English
Pages	132-132
Publication status	Published - 2016
Event	CSF 2016: 5th Canine Science Forum - Padua, Italy Duration: 28 Jun 2016 → 1 Jul 2016

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Conference	CSF 2016: 5th Canine Science Forum
City	Padua, Italy
Period	28/06/16 → 1/07/16

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