Dingo bones excavated in 1960s are the oldest ever found
NewsRadiocarbon dating on the oldest dingo bones ever found has sparked a re-think of the arrival date for Australia’s iconic canines.
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Photographing the dingoes of the Great Sandy Desert
WildlifePhotographer Gary Meredith is dedicated to capturing a side of dingoes that people aren’t used to.
The cultural history of the dingo
WildlifeLiving blanket, water diviner, wild pet: this is how the dingo has been represented across our cultural history.
Why do some graziers want to retain, not kill, dingoes?
WildlifeAustralian farmers have historically been against dingoes on their lands. But in a bid to adapt to changing conditions, some are embracing the predators and their potential.
Outcast: the plight of the dingo
WildlifePest or endangered species? Villain or environmental saviour? The dingo, Australia’s ‘native’ dog, often finds itself in no-man’s land.
GALLERY: Dingo – pest, endangered species or both?
WildlifeAustralia’s ‘native’ dog, the dingo, is loved or loathed, depending on what side of the fence you’re on. To Indigenous people they are a revered totem; to graziers they are public enemy number one, while some scientists see them as an environmental saviour. Dingoes often find themselves in no-man’s land. Read more in Amanda Burdon’s feature on the place of the dingo in Australia – and see more of Jason Edward’s stunning shots – in AG#136.
Meet 5 new dingo puppies born at the Australian Reptile Park
NewsIt’s hoped the new litter will help educate the public about the important role of this vulnerable Aussie species in the ecosystem.
Whales to insects: a dingo’s breakfast on Fraser Island
WildlifeResearch shows that the diet of Fraser Island dingoes ranges from bandicoots to iPods. What can be done to maintain a healthy population on the island?
‘Wild’ dingo characteristics are genetically dominant
NewsAustralia’s largest land predator has been found to be resistant to one of its biggest threats – changes in skull shape caused by cross-breeding with domestic dogs.
Conserving pure dingoes at Secret Creek
WildlifeConservationists are working hard to create a safe gene pool of purebred dingoes as insurance