Listen "QLD considering reclassifying dingoes as domestic dogs"
Episode Synopsis
Queensland is considering changes to its biosecurity laws that would remove barriers to keeping dingoes as pets.The proposal would reclassify dingoes as Canis familiaris, which is the same classification as domestic dogs — but many scientists, traditional owners, and wildlife organisations have raised concerns ecological and cultural consequences.Guest: Dr Euan Ritchie, Professor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at Deakin UniversityProducer: Grace Stranger
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