The rebellious edges of the dog. Multispecies cohabitation in the Manso River Valley, Río Negro, Argentina
Introduction: Dogs are one of the animals with which people have the strongest bond and affection. However, their presence within and near protected natural areas can be understood as a threat to wildlife, as they can harass, hunt, and even transmit diseases. This research aims to understand the typ...
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2025
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| Online Access: | https://revistas.flacsoandes.edu.ec/letrasverdes/article/view/6257 |
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Add Tag | Summary: | Introduction: Dogs are one of the animals with which people have the strongest bond and affection. However, their presence within and near protected natural areas can be understood as a threat to wildlife, as they can harass, hunt, and even transmit diseases. This research aims to understand the types of relationships that are formed between dogs, people, and other animals in the Manso River valley, in the province of Río Negro, and what questions and directions arise from these links among various living beings and theories. Methodology: We employed an interdisciplinary approach, based on a case study, drawing from theories in biology, anthropology, and philosophy. We conducted interviews and participant observations. Conclusions: It was found that dogs in this site challenge the boundaries between the categories used by conservation biology to refer to different animal species. Dogs appear to move between the domestic and the wild, presenting an opportunity to think about the forms and meanings through which it would be possible to construct legitimate and effective messages that contribute to the management and care of protected natural areas. |
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