Study to track wild dogs in urban fringe
Six south-east Queensland councils are taking part in a research program to help develop better strategies for controlling wild dogs in urban areas next to bushland.
Wild dogs are a major problem for residents, pets and livestock in many urban fringe areas.
The three-year research project by Biosecurity Queensland involves tagging wild dogs with GPS trackers to gain a better understanding of their habits and movements.
DNA will also be taken from captured dogs and tested to determine the animals' genetic origins.
Dr Matt Gentle says wild dogs harass and kill domestic stock and pets and are a source of disease.
However, strategies used in rural areas are often not possible on city outskirts.
The Moreton Bay, Somerset, Brisbane, Logan and Gold and Sunshine Coast councils are contributing to the project.