At Pilbara Wildlife Carers we recognize Dingoes as an important natural predator and an important part of the ecology of the Australian landscape.

The dingo — Australia's only native canid — is descended from south Asian wolves. This ancestry is reflected in their scientific name, Canis lupus dingo (lupus meaning 'wolf').

Eye-catching, curious, and mischievous, the dingo can be found right across Australia. The Pilbara is home to the Western Desert Dingo.

The dingo has a role as an apex predator and plays an important role in keeping natural systems in balance. In addition, dingoes also prey on some feral animals, and in this way can aid the survival of native species.

Dingoes hold a significant place in the spiritual and cultural practices of some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. An iconic Australian species, and naturally curious, the dingo will occasionally approach humans, but they must be treated with absolute caution. Despite looking like a domestic dog, the dingo is a wild animal and can be dangerous. Unlike the domestic dog, the dingo breeds only once a year. Litters of around four to six dingo pups are born in areas such as a hollow log or under a rock ledge or den.

Recognised as wildlife, PWCA rescue dingoes, especially pups. Unfortunately, while baiting with 1080 continues we do not rehabilitate and release but rather re-home them into a suitable environment. If you find a pup, please get in touch so that we can help preserve this important Australian species.

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