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Scientists make ‘surprising’ discovery about Amazonian ‘ghost dogs’

Researchers used camera traps to study the short-eared dog in Peru and Bolivia. The endangered species is less rare than previously feared. However, the animals still rely on protected forests.

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  1. Camera Traps Reveal Amazon Ghost Dog Population Details

    Researchers used camera traps to study the short-eared dog in Peru and Bolivia. The endangered species is less rare than previously feared. However, the animals still rely on protected forests.

    What's confirmed:

    • Researchers used camera traps to capture 4,635 images of the species across Bolivia and Peru.
    • The short-eared dog is an endangered species.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Researchers tracked the species over 23 years.
    • Researchers tracked the species for 25 years.
    confidence 80%

  2. Short-eared dog sightings reveal Amazon ghost dog is more common than jaguars

    Researchers have collected hundreds of images of the short-eared dog in the Amazon. New footage from Bolivia provides deeper insights into this predator. The species is now identified as the source of ghost dog legends.

    What's confirmed:

    • Scientists have collected hundreds of images of the short-eared dog.
    • The short-eared dog is one of the least known predators in the Amazon.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The short-eared dog is more common than jaguars.
    • The mystery of the ghost dog was unveiled after 25 years of study and nearly 600 photos.
    confidence 90%

  3. Short-eared dogs thriving in Bolivia and Peru

    Camera traps in the Amazon rainforest have captured images of the short-eared dog. A new study indicates this elusive canid is thriving in parts of Peru and Bolivia. The species remains difficult to track due to its secretive behavior and strong senses.

    What's confirmed:

    • Researchers used camera traps in the Amazon rainforest to capture images of the short-eared dog.
    • The short-eared dog is one of the least known canids in the world.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The short-eared dog has been secretly thriving in the Amazon forest areas of Bolivia and Peru.
    • Few direct sightings of the dog occur in the wild because of its secretive nature, strong sense of smell, and acute hearing.
    confidence 80%

  4. Amazonian Ghost Dog Population May Be Larger Than Previously Thought

    Researchers using camera traps in the Amazon rainforest have captured unprecedented images of the short-eared dog. New data suggests this elusive species is not as rare as scientists once feared. The findings provide fresh insights into one of the world's least-understood canids.

    What's confirmed:

    • The short-eared dog is nicknamed the ghost dog.
    • Researchers captured images of the species using camera traps in the Amazon rainforest.
    • The short-eared dog is considered one of the least-known canids in the world.
    • New data suggests the ghost dog may have a higher population than previously thought.
    • The species is known for its secretive nature, acute hearing, and strong sense of smell.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Researchers carried out 34 camera-trap surveys over a 25-year span.
    • Hundreds of camera-trap images are reshaping scientific understanding of the species.
    confidence 90%