Resolving the value of the dingo in ecological restoration
There is global interest in restoring populations of apex predators, both to conserve them and to harness their ecological services. In Australia, reintroduction of dingoes (Canis dingo) has been proposed to help restore degraded rangelands. This proposal is based on theories and the results of stud...
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ftdeakinunifig:oai:figshare.com:article/20912575 2023-05-15T15:50:31+02:00 Resolving the value of the dingo in ecological restoration Thomas Newsome G A Ballard M S Crowther J A Dellinger P J S Fleming A S Glen A C Greenville C N Johnson M Letnic K E Moseby Dale Nimmo M P Nelson J L Read W J Ripple Euan Ritchie C R Shores A D Wallach A J Wirsing C R Dickman 2015-05-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30077016 https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Resolving_the_value_of_the_dingo_in_ecological_restoration/20912575 unknown http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30077016 https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Resolving_the_value_of_the_dingo_in_ecological_restoration/20912575 All Rights Reserved Uncategorized Australia Canis dingo Extinction Mesopredator release Top predator Science & Technology Life Sciences & Biomedicine Ecology Environmental Sciences & Ecology CANIS-LUPUS-DINGO TROPHIC REGULATOR PREDATORS EXTINCTIONS IMPACT ASPEN RISK WILL Text Journal contribution 2015 ftdeakinunifig 2022-11-17T21:13:54Z There is global interest in restoring populations of apex predators, both to conserve them and to harness their ecological services. In Australia, reintroduction of dingoes (Canis dingo) has been proposed to help restore degraded rangelands. This proposal is based on theories and the results of studies suggesting that dingoes can suppress populations of prey (especially medium- and large-sized herbivores) and invasive predators such as red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) and feral cats (Felis catus) that prey on threatened native species. However, the idea of dingo reintroduction has met opposition, especially from scientists who query the dingo's positive effects for some species or in some environments. Here, we ask 'what is a feasible experimental design for assessing the role of dingoes in ecological restoration?' We outline and propose a dingo reintroduction experiment-one that draws upon the existing dingo-proof fence-and identify an area suitable for this (Sturt National Park, western New South Wales). Although challenging, this initiative would test whether dingoes can help restore Australia's rangeland biodiversity, and potentially provide proof-of-concept for apex predator reintroductions globally. Other Non-Article Part of Journal/Newspaper Canis lupus DRO - Deakin Research Online |
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Uncategorized Australia Canis dingo Extinction Mesopredator release Top predator Science & Technology Life Sciences & Biomedicine Ecology Environmental Sciences & Ecology CANIS-LUPUS-DINGO TROPHIC REGULATOR PREDATORS EXTINCTIONS IMPACT ASPEN RISK WILL |
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Uncategorized Australia Canis dingo Extinction Mesopredator release Top predator Science & Technology Life Sciences & Biomedicine Ecology Environmental Sciences & Ecology CANIS-LUPUS-DINGO TROPHIC REGULATOR PREDATORS EXTINCTIONS IMPACT ASPEN RISK WILL Thomas Newsome G A Ballard M S Crowther J A Dellinger P J S Fleming A S Glen A C Greenville C N Johnson M Letnic K E Moseby Dale Nimmo M P Nelson J L Read W J Ripple Euan Ritchie C R Shores A D Wallach A J Wirsing C R Dickman Resolving the value of the dingo in ecological restoration |
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Uncategorized Australia Canis dingo Extinction Mesopredator release Top predator Science & Technology Life Sciences & Biomedicine Ecology Environmental Sciences & Ecology CANIS-LUPUS-DINGO TROPHIC REGULATOR PREDATORS EXTINCTIONS IMPACT ASPEN RISK WILL |
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There is global interest in restoring populations of apex predators, both to conserve them and to harness their ecological services. In Australia, reintroduction of dingoes (Canis dingo) has been proposed to help restore degraded rangelands. This proposal is based on theories and the results of studies suggesting that dingoes can suppress populations of prey (especially medium- and large-sized herbivores) and invasive predators such as red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) and feral cats (Felis catus) that prey on threatened native species. However, the idea of dingo reintroduction has met opposition, especially from scientists who query the dingo's positive effects for some species or in some environments. Here, we ask 'what is a feasible experimental design for assessing the role of dingoes in ecological restoration?' We outline and propose a dingo reintroduction experiment-one that draws upon the existing dingo-proof fence-and identify an area suitable for this (Sturt National Park, western New South Wales). Although challenging, this initiative would test whether dingoes can help restore Australia's rangeland biodiversity, and potentially provide proof-of-concept for apex predator reintroductions globally. |
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Thomas Newsome G A Ballard M S Crowther J A Dellinger P J S Fleming A S Glen A C Greenville C N Johnson M Letnic K E Moseby Dale Nimmo M P Nelson J L Read W J Ripple Euan Ritchie C R Shores A D Wallach A J Wirsing C R Dickman |
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Thomas Newsome G A Ballard M S Crowther J A Dellinger P J S Fleming A S Glen A C Greenville C N Johnson M Letnic K E Moseby Dale Nimmo M P Nelson J L Read W J Ripple Euan Ritchie C R Shores A D Wallach A J Wirsing C R Dickman |
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Resolving the value of the dingo in ecological restoration |
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