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Farmers fear dingoes are eating their livestock – but predator poo tells an unexpected story

Despite public perceptions, sheep and cattle are not a favoured prey for some dingoes or foxes. So is culling them to protect livestock justified?

12.05.2025 60

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Rachel Mason

1080 baits are used to kill foxes, cats and dingoes – but other animals can be more likely to eat them

Even though 1080 is derived from native plants, not all of Australia’s native species are resistant to this lethal poison.

20.01.2025 10

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Rachel Mason