What can wildlife-detection dogs offer for managing small mammalian predators?

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Glen, Alistair S. [1 ,2 ]
Garvey, Patrick M. [3 ]
Innes, John [4 ]
Buchanan, Finlay [5 ]
Shwiff, Stephanie
机构
[1] Manaaki Whenua Landcare Res, Private Bag 92170, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
[2] Waipapa Taumata Rau Univ Auckland, Joint Grad Sch Biodivers & Biosecur, Sch Biol Sci, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
[3] Manaaki Whenua Landcare Res, POB 69040, Lincoln 7640, New Zealand
[4] Manaaki Whenua Landcare Res, Private Bag 3127, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand
[5] Dept Conservat, POB 343, Thames 3540, New Zealand
关键词
conservation dog; cryptic species; detector dog; feral cat; introduced predators; invasive predators; mustelid; predator management; BLACK-FOOTED FERRETS; SCAT DETECTION DOGS; NEW-ZEALAND; KIT FOX; BRUSHTAIL POSSUMS; ISLAND; MONGOOSE; CATS; ERADICATION; BIOSECURITY;
D O I
10.1071/WR23068
中图分类号
Q14 [生态学(生物生态学)];
学科分类号
071012 ; 0713 ;
摘要
Small mammalian predators can have low population densities, as well as cryptic and highly mobile behaviours, making these species challenging to manage. Monitoring tools such as camera traps, hair traps and footprint tracking devices can help detect cryptic species, but they require an animal to approach and, in most cases, interact with a device. They also have limited capacity to help capture animals. Wildlife-detection dogs can detect a wide range of species with a similar or higher efficiency than do other methods, partly because they are much less dependent on volitional decisions of target animals to interact with devices. By following scent trails, dogs can track down animals that actively avoid capture or detection. Dog-handler teams also have another advantage, namely, the handler can mount a rapid management response to capture or remove animals as soon as they are detected. We review ways in which dog-handler teams can contribute to active management of small mammalian predators by combining the dogs' ability to detect animals with their handlers' ability to mount a rapid response. Wildlife-detection dogs are a fast, efficient tool for detecting animals, animal sign, and wildlife diseases, but their potential is under-utilised. We explore how management outcomes can be improved by combining dogs' ability to detect targets with handlers' ability to mount a rapid response. Applications range from conserving endangered species to eradication of invasive species. Photograph by A. S. Glen.
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