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Domestic Dog(Madra)
Canis familiaris
Mammalmediumvariable
Identification Tips
- 1Highly variable in size, shape, and colour
- 2Usually accompanied by or near human activity
- 3Collar often visible in camera trap images
- 4Broader snout and less pointed ears than foxes
- 5Tail shape varies but usually less bushy than fox
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Description
Domestic dogs frequently trigger camera traps, especially in areas with public access. Important to distinguish from foxes and other wildlife.
Habitat
farmlandwoodlandurbanparkland
