The idea that dogs can "smell fear" and will attack fearful people is deeply embedded in popular culture. You've probably heard it as advice: "Don't show fear around dogs or they'll bite you." But what does science actually tell us? The research challenges this myth and shows us that human behaviour, not canine aggression toward … Continue reading Do Dogs Bite Because They Smell Fear?
A Rebuttal to the Article “Feral Dogs on the Roof of the World”: Evidence-Based Challenges to Media Sensationalism and Policy Implications
The New York Times’ “Feral Dogs on the Roof of the World” mistakes compelling storytelling for sound science. This evidence-based rebuttal shows why free-ranging dogs are not feral invaders, how human systems create conflict, and why culling and relocation threaten conservation, public health and rabies control.
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