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    Caracterización de la población de perros (Canis lupus familiaris) en el Área de Conservación Tinajillas - Río Gualaceño
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias, 2026-02-13) Torres Llanos, Samantha Danae; Estrella Bermeo, Carlos Adrián
    The presence of domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) on natural areas, represent an emerging challenge for biodiversity conservation, particularly in protected natural areas, due to their high adaptive capacity and potential ecological impacts. The objective of this study was to evaluate the presence, distribution, and activity patterns of dogs in the Tinajillas – Río Gualaceño Municipal Conservation Area. Sampling was conducted using camera trap stations distributed across different types of vegetation cover, including forest, pastureland, and transitional zones, under an observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional approach. The images obtained were processed using artificial intelligence tools combined with manual review, allowing the identification of independent events and the recording of the number of individuals. Relative abundance was estimated using the Relative Capture Index (RCI), while daily activity patterns were analyzed based on the time recorded for each event. The results revealed differences in the frequency of dog records among vegetation covers, with a higher presence in pasture areas, registering a total of 37 individuals and 14 events were recorded. Likewise, activity patterns showed a predominance of diurnal activity with 43 individuals, followed by crepuscular activity with 6 individuals. These findings highlight the usefulness of camera trapping for monitoring domestic dogs and emphasize the need to strengthen management strategies.