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September 10, 2025Royal Society Open ScienceOpen Access

Dingo movement depends on sex, social status and litter size

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BABrendan F. AltingBPBenjamin J. PitcherMCMichelle Campbell-Ward

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Observational analysis reveals movement variations in dingoes during breeding season, indicating roles of sex and social status.

Key Points

  • Dingo movement patterns depend on social status and sex, revealing complex dynamics during breeding.
  • Subdominant males increased detections outside their pack territory, suggesting exploration for breeding.
  • Dominant dingoes spent more time within their territory as litter size increased, indicating resource guarding.
  • Understanding dingo territoriality can aid in better management strategies for conservation efforts.

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Alting et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a77254b1d3bfb60e0858https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.250255
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