Information

Introduction

Dingoes are the largest predator on the Australian continent. They have a very important place in the eco system of Australia.

Origin

Dingoes are native to Australia and evolved to be the dingoes we know and love over a long period of time.

Appearance

They are medium sized Canids (the group dogs, wolves and dingoes are in). They have extremely strong jaws and sharp claws.

Reproduction

Dingoes have a gestation period of around 61 to 69 days. They have litters of on average 4 to 6 pups. They mate in Autumn.

Diet

Dingoes eat Mammals, Reptiles, Birds, Amphibians, and Fish and are the apex predator in their eco-system. They eat: Snakes, Lizards, Birds of Prey, Turtles, Crocodiles, Sharks, Kangaroos, and Wallabies.

Lifespan

In the wild most Dingoes live around 7 to 8 years. Some have been recorded in the wild living up to 10 years. Typically in captivity, they will live for 14 to 16 years. One dingo has been recorded to live just under 20 years.

Types of Dingo

Alpine Dingoes

Alpine Dingoes are found in the Australian Alps, Victoria and New South Wales and are ginger in colour. They are furrier than other Dingoes because of their habitat.

Desert Dingoes

Desert Dingoes are found in most Australian Deserts and are beige to white in colour. They have short fur to cope with the heat of the desert.

Tropical Dingoes

Tropical Dingoes are found on some coastal areas and are darker than most other Dingoes in colour. They have medium length fur.