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Biswas, Sourabh Data for Resting Site Preferences in Free-ranging Dogs Mendeley Data The dataset documents resting behavior and site selection of 66 free-ranging dog groups (N = 284) across India over three years (2019–2022) during different seasons. It includes 12 physical parameters of resting sites, behavioral states, and climatic conditions, recorded using a custom Android application. The data reveal that dogs prefer resting sites near resources, at the center of their territories, with maximum visibility, minimal disturbance, and low insect presence, suggesting adaptive strategies for resource defense, thermoregulation, and insect avoidance. This dataset can inform studies on urban animal behavior and aid urban planners in designing inclusive spaces for improved coexistence. Animal Behavior Behavioral Ecology Urban Ecology Thermoregulation in Animals Anthrozoology Ghosh, Kalyan Sarkar, Kaushikee Benny, Laya Katti, Maya Bhadra, Anindita Dataset doi:10.17632/5rypnhcts9.1 oai:data.mendeley.com/5rypnhcts9.1 Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 https://data.mendeley.com/datasets/5rypnhcts9 2024-11-26T18:09:48Z