Dingoes kill feral cats, save 700 native animals yearly in desert
Dingoes in Western Australia's Great Sandy Desert protect native wildlife by preying on feral cats, research shows. The Nyangumarta Rangers' Wartaji project uses camera traps and tracking collars to study dingo behavior across the region. A single feral cat kills over 700 small animals annually, making dingoes crucial for protecting species like the Greater Bilby and desert mouse.
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Published 17 Oct 2026, 00:06 UTC · Updated 17 Oct 2026, 00:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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