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Camera collars to monitor behaviour of Fraser Island dingoes
New camera collars will be trialled on Fraser Island dingoes in an attempt to monitor the behaviour of the animals and observe their human interactions.
Tag: dingo
Science & Environment
The invasive wasp that decapitates flies and bullies dingoes
You’ve heard about the murder hornets in the USA but what about Australia’s own aggressive wasp?
News
Dingo bones excavated in 1960s are the oldest ever found
Radiocarbon dating on the oldest dingo bones ever found has sparked a re-think of the arrival date for Australia’s iconic canines.
Wildlife
Photographing the dingoes of the Great Sandy Desert
Photographer Gary Meredith is dedicated to capturing a side of dingoes that people aren’t used to.
Wildlife
The cultural history of the dingo
Living blanket, water diviner, wild pet: this is how the dingo has been represented across our cultural history.
Wildlife
Why do some graziers want to retain, not kill, dingoes?
Australian 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.
Wildlife
Outcast: the plight of the dingo
Pest or endangered species? Villain or environmental saviour? The dingo, Australia’s ‘native’ dog, often finds itself in no-man’s land.
Wildlife
GALLERY: Dingo – pest, endangered species or both?
Australia’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.
News
Meet 5 new dingo puppies born at the Australian Reptile Park
It’s hoped the new litter will help educate the public about the important role of this vulnerable Aussie species in the ecosystem.
Wildlife
Whales to insects: a dingo’s breakfast on Fraser Island
Research 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?