By Dr Mia Cobb
Published on July 25, 2024
Slide to the right for a human view, to the left for a doggie view. Dogs' vision is less sharp than humans and they have a narrower colour spectrum. Picture: Pexels
So where is the best place for a dog to live in Melbourne?
It’s going to depend on the dog. Like people, dogs are individuals with their own preferences.
They will decide whether they want loud or quiet, if they can make use of vast running space, and how many playmates to pounce on each day. If we can provide dogs with choices and support what they like doing, we’ll help them live well.
As our most popular animal companion, we can also call on those who plan and govern our cities to consider their perspective alongside our own, so we can truly thrive together.
Map of the Month is a science communication project of the University of Melbourne (Melbourne Centre for Cities, AURIN, Melbourne Data Analytics Platform and Pursuit) using maps to spark important policy conversations across metropolitan Melbourne. This pilot is supported by the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation and in partnership with the Victorian Office for Suburban Development and the Municipal Association of Victoria. Academics, community leaders and government representatives from across Melbourne contribute to the maps and accompanying stories.
This month’s maps were produced by Amanda Belton, Dr Emily Fitzgerald, Dr Stuart Lee, and Dr Hao Chen using data from Melbourne Local Government Areas, Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria, Animal Welfare Victoria, AURIN, Ambient Maps and Geoscape Australia.
This article was first published on Pursuit. Read the original article.