Australian dingo
Canis familiaris (dingo)
53 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
at the shoulder
- Mass
- 12–24 kgZakres dingo
Australian dingo — size comparison
The dingo is an Australian wild dog whose ancestors arrived with people from Asia thousands of years ago. It has a light, enduring build, erect ears and a wedge
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Australian dingo — size comparison — facts and sources
The dingo is an Australian wild dog whose ancestors arrived with people from Asia thousands of years ago. It has a light, enduring build, erect ears and a wedge-shaped head. Reddish fur with pale markings is most common, although other colours occur. It inhabits varied landscapes, from forests to the dry interior.
It is an opportunistic carnivore. Prey includes rabbits, kangaroos and wallabies, supplemented by birds, reptiles, insects and carrion. It often seeks smaller prey alone but may cooperate with other dingoes around larger animals. Changing food availability influences group size and the areas used.
Dingoes may live alone, in pairs or in family groups. Scent marks territorial boundaries, while howling maintains contact and warns neighbours. They bark less often than many domestic dogs. In an established group, individuals without offspring of their own may also help feed pups.