Dingo
Canis lupus dingo
- Where
- Northern and central Australia, southern parts of Western Australia
- Habitat
- Arid deserts, grasslands, open woodlands
- Diet
- Meat (wallabies, kangaroos, reptiles), carrion
- Size
- Medium to large - 30-40 kg / 66-88 lbs
- Lifespan
- 10-12 years in the wild, up to 15 years captive
- Conservation
- Vulnerable - habitat loss, human-dingo conflict, hybridization with domestic dogs
Fun Facts
- Dingoes have unique vocalizations that sound like laughter
- They're expert hunters with coordinated pack attacks
- Pups learn survival skills from their mothers for months
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Thick yellow coat with darker stripes on back
Pointed ears and bushy tail
Powerful legs built for sprinting long distances