Leaving dingoes alone means more grass cover in paddocks: research

Jamieson Murphy
Updated March 2 2021 - 4:13pm, first published March 1 2021 - 8:00am
TOP DOG: Leaving dingoes as the apex predator keeps other downwards pressure on kangaroos and introduced predators such as cats and foxes, the study suggests. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong
TOP DOG: Leaving dingoes as the apex predator keeps other downwards pressure on kangaroos and introduced predators such as cats and foxes, the study suggests. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

A NEW study suggests the controversial strategy of leaving dingoes alone keeps kangaroo populations in check and most grass cover on paddocks.

Jamieson Murphy

Jamieson Murphy

News director

Newcastle Herald news director. Interested in any and all yarns. Whisper g'day mate to me at jamieson.murphy@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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