Australia's Dingo Conservation: A Call for Coexistence
‘It’s our kinship’: can Australia learn to coexist with dingoes?
The Guardian
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The documentary 'Moort: Calling Dingo Back to Country' highlights the cultural and ecological significance of dingoes in Australia, advocating for their coexistence with agricultural interests. Aboriginal voices stress the need to shift from viewing dingoes as pests to recognizing their role in maintaining ecological balance.
- 01Dingoes have been nearly eradicated in southwestern Australia due to colonial policies.
- 02The documentary 'Moort' emphasizes the cultural significance of dingoes to Aboriginal communities.
- 03Advocates call for a shift in policy to recognize dingoes as an important part of the ecosystem.
- 04Successful coexistence strategies can protect both livestock and dingoes.
- 05The campaign aims to unite Aboriginal voices with landholders for sustainable solutions.
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The documentary 'Moort: Calling Dingo Back to Country' sheds light on the significant loss of dingoes in southwestern Australia, a situation lamented by Aboriginal elder Carol Pettersen. Once a common sight, dingoes have been nearly eradicated due to colonial practices that treated them as pests. The film features various Aboriginal custodians, including Sonya Takau, who advocate for a shift in how dingoes are perceived and managed. Takau argues that current biosecurity laws prioritize livestock interests over cultural and ecological considerations, leading to the unnecessary killing of dingoes. The film promotes coexistence strategies, such as improved fencing and the use of guardian animals, to protect both agricultural interests and dingoes. Zac Webb, another featured conservationist, highlights successful management practices at Wooleen Station, where dingoes were allowed to return, resulting in ecological recovery. The campaign aims to unite Aboriginal voices and landholders to foster a sustainable future for dingoes in Australia, emphasizing their cultural importance as part of the kinship shared by Aboriginal communities.
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The campaign for dingo conservation could lead to more sustainable agricultural practices that benefit local ecosystems and communities.
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