Mawson and Tingoora, Exploring the plight of Australia's dingoes

Dingoes, Australia's wild dogs, are cultural icons but face challenges due to interbreeding and hunting. Introduced 3,000 to 4,000 years ago, they are the largest terrestrial predators in Australia, hunting various prey. While significant in Aboriginal culture, they are seen as pests by farmers. Their population is vulnerable due to interbreeding and hunting.

What are dingoes considered in Australian culture?

• Pests

• Cultural icons

• Domestic pets

• Wild animals

What has made pure dingoes harder to spot?

• Hunting

• Interbreeding

• Habitat loss

• Climate change

How long ago are dingoes thought to have been introduced to Australia?

• 1000 to 2000 years ago

• 2000 to 3000 years ago

• 3000 to 4000 years ago

• 4000 to 5000 years ago

What is the primary diet of dingoes?

• Fruits and vegetables

• Rodents and birds

• Fish and insects

• Grass and leaves

What impact do dingoes have on livestock farming?

• They help control pests

• They are seen as pests

• They have no impact

• They increase livestock numbers