- ISSN: 2333-2581
- Modern Environmental Science and Engineering
Serra da Tiririca Dogs and Cats Project: Population Control Data in the Serra da Tiririca State Park, Rio de Janeiro
2. Principal of Biodiversity and Protected Areas, Management of Conservation Units, State Intitute of Environment, Brazil
Abstract: Interactions between domestic and wild animals in conservation units contribute to impacts on the native fauna and enable disease transmission between wildlife, domestic animals and humans. Within a One Health framework, the aim of the Serra da Tiririca Dogs and Cats Project is to control the population of cats and dogs in the state park by castration and consequently mitigate the aforementioned impacts. To date, the project 231 dogs and 99 cats have been recorded of which 132 have been castrated including 55 dogs and 77 cats. Consequently, the project contributes to a healthier ecosystem, improves animal and owner welfare, and can be used as a monitoring tool.