Resources

Welcome to our Resources page, a hub for exploring the latest scientific research and information on Big Desert dingoes. Here, you’ll find links to peer-reviewed studies that inform our work in the Big Desert region. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or simply passionate about wildlife, these resources provide valuable knowledge to deepen your understanding of Big Desert dingoes, their ecological importance, and the challenges they face in modern landscapes.

The Big Desert population is the most distinct dingo population with limited evidence of gene flow between it and any of the other dingo populations.

Kylie M. Cairns et al., 2023

Peer-Reviewed Research:

Genome-wide variant analyses reveal new patterns of admixture and population structure in Australian dingoes

Kylie M. Cairns, Mathew S. Crowther, Heidi G. Parker, Elaine A. Ostrander, Mike Letnic

This study is the first to recognize Big Desert dingoes as genetically distinct, shedding light on their unique genetic structure within the broader dingo population. It highlights how geographic and ecological factors shape their diversity and emphasizes the importance of preserving these local populations, which play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance and contribute to the broader genetic landscape of the species.

Genetic structure and common ancestry expose the dingo-dog hybrid myth

Andrew R Weeks, Peter Kriesner, Nenad Bartonicek, Anthony van Rooyen, Kylie M Cairns, Collin W Ahrens W A

This study reveals that dingoes maintain a distinct genetic identity, with limited evidence of hybridisation with domestic dogs. It follows up and supports Kylie Cairns' research, further highlighting the importance of conserving these genetically pure dingo populations, especially in areas like the Big Desert, where dingo management practices could influence future genetic integrity.

Assessing target and non-target species interactions with buried non-toxic meat baits across fire mosaics

Rachel T. Mason, Anthony R. Rendall, Robin D. Sinclair and Euan G. Ritchie

This study examined the interactions between target and non-target species with buried 1080 baits in southeastern Australia's Big Desert-Wyperfeld region. The findings revealed that non-target native mice accounted for 88% of bait interactions, often engaging with the baits sooner than target species like foxes and dingoes.