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Daintree Rainforest
Wildlife
photographed at Mt Lewis
by David & Diane Armbrust
Dingo
Canis lupus dingo
The Dingo is a primitive dog which evolved
from the Indian Wolf about 6000 years ago. It is thought to have been introduced
to Australia some 3500 to 4000 years ago from southern Asia. In rainforest they have a
home range of between 10 and 21 square kilometres. They prey
extensively on the Red-legged Pademelon and other small marsupials.
The dingo has been very successful in establishing a presence throughout Australia from the rainforest to the
outback.
The species is in danger of
genetic extinction due to interbreeding with domestic dogs.
Size
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Head and Body Length
860-1220 mm
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Tail Length
260-380 mm
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Shoulder Height
440-630 mm
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Weight
9.6-24.0 kg
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