Enough dogma: Seeking the middle ground on the role of dingoes

Abstract Numerous recent studies present evidence that Australian dingoes Canis lupus dingo can benefit native biodiversity by suppressing mesopredators and large herbivores. Allen and colleagues have challenged the reliability of this evidence. Although they make some valid criticisms, I question s...

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Published in:Current Zoology
Main Author: Glen, A. S.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press (OUP) 2012
Subjects:
Animal Science and Zoology
Middle Ground
The Middle Ground
Canis lupus
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/czoolo/58.6.856
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spelling croxfordunivpr:10.1093/czoolo/58.6.856 2024-04-07T07:51:39+00:00 Enough dogma: Seeking the middle ground on the role of dingoes Glen, A. S. 2012 http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/czoolo/58.6.856 http://academic.oup.com/cz/article-pdf/58/6/856/32968330/czoolo58-0856.pdf en eng Oxford University Press (OUP) Current Zoology volume 58, issue 6, page 856-858 ISSN 2396-9814 1674-5507 Animal Science and Zoology journal-article 2012 croxfordunivpr https://doi.org/10.1093/czoolo/58.6.856 2024-03-08T03:04:44Z Abstract Numerous recent studies present evidence that Australian dingoes Canis lupus dingo can benefit native biodiversity by suppressing mesopredators and large herbivores. Allen and colleagues have challenged the reliability of this evidence. Although they make some valid criticisms, I question some of their assertions. While the existing evidence is inconclusive, I argue that to dismiss it completely would be just as dangerous as to embrace it uncritically. I aim to establish a middle ground. Article in Journal/Newspaper Canis lupus Oxford University Press Middle Ground ENVELOPE(-55.715,-55.715,53.317,53.317) The Middle Ground ENVELOPE(-56.498,-56.498,50.233,50.233) Current Zoology 58 6 856 858
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