The Dingo may be seen all over mainland Australia, though not in Tasmania.
This kelpie sized wild dog is usually yellowish ginger but can also be black and tan or even white. Usually it has white markings on its chest, tail-tip and paws. The ears are pricked up and the tail is bushy.

These hunters live in packs that may remain together or meet at intervals. Once a year the dominant male and female of the pack may breed. The other pack members help rear the pups.

Dingos take whatever prey is common at the time, from insects to large mammals such as kangaroos.

The Dingo most probably developed from the Indian Wolf around 6000 years ago. It was brought to Australia less than 4000 years ago by seafarers. The pure Dingo is increasingly cross-breeding with the domestic dog.

The average length of the Dingo is between 0.9 - 1.2 metres and usually weighs between 9.6 - 24 kilos.