Just like us humans, dogs are also dealing with the consequences of climate change, and this alarming issue is being evaluated by researchers.
A recent study carried out by Harvard University revealed a link between rising temperatures and an increase in dog bites as we face warmer days and extreme weather events.
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The objective of the research was to investigate whether environmental factors have an influence on the rates of dogs biting humans, seeking understand the relationship between dog bites and environmental factors such as climate change and variations in temperature.
These findings are relevant to understanding how dogs are being affected by the effects of climate change and how this could impact the safety of people and pets.
The relationship between climate and dogs' mood swings
The study identified an influence between higher levels of UV irradiation and increased dog biting rates. This finding suggests that environmental factors, such as climate change, play a significant role in dogs' behavior and relationships with humans.
According to the researcher, aggression is a common behavior in several species, which may mean adaptations to different contexts, including competition for protection, defense of territory and related.
Although studies have shown that higher temperatures can increase aggression among humans, researchers have observed similar behavioral patterns in other species such as rats, mice and rhesus monkeys.
In order to investigate environmental influences on the daily occurrence of dog bites in eight US cities in the From 2009 to 2018, researchers analyzed a total of 69,525 reports of humans being bitten by dogs.
The researchers hypothesized that increased aggression on days with high exposure to ultraviolet radiation may be related to elevated levels of sex steroids.
This conclusion suggests that hormonal factors may play a role in influencing ultraviolet radiation on aggressive behavior in both animals and humans. That is, both your pet and you, human, can be stressed on warmer days.
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