5. The Majority of the World's Dogs Are Free Ranging: We Talk with Anindita Bhadra, Who Studies Them

Today we extend our home range significantly by speaking with Anindita Bhadra, a researcher in Kolkata, India. Although difficult to estimate, the world population of free-ranging dogs is likely more than 200 million individuals and composes the majority of all dogs. We discuss with Anindita the nature of free-ranging dogs, their origin, behavior, and how they are similar to and different from domestic dogs. We also discuss the communication and social network of free-ranging dogs, and explore how they interact with humans. What emerges is an understanding that may challenge your idea of the very nature of dogs.