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Study Finds Even Leashed Dogs Can Stress Wildlife

Friday, July 24, 2026stevedaleView original

New research published in the Journal of Urban Ecology suggests that even leashed dogs can leave a lasting biological impact on wild animals. A remarkable 12-year study by researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire and the University of California, Davis found that dogs trigger chronic stress in California ground squirrels, even in parks where…

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