Dingo

The dingo is an ancient lineage of dog found in Australia. Its taxonomic classification is debated as indicated by the variety of scientific names presently applied in different publications. The Dingo is Australia's largest terrestrial carnivore, though it occasionally eats plants and fruits. They're opportunistic hunters, but will also scavenge food. The bulk of their diet is made up of meat: they eat kangaroos, wallabies, feral pigs, wombats, small mammals (rabbits, rodents), birds and lizards. Dingoes are naturally lean like a greyhound, with large ears permanently pricked and tails often marked with a white tip. Although mainly sandy-yellow in colour, some dingoes may also be black and tan. The colour of a dingo is determined by where it lives.

Scientific name: Canis lupus dingo

Height: 1.7 – 2 ft. (Adult, At Shoulder)

Length: 3.8 – 5.1 ft. (Adult, Nose to tail)

Mass: 22 – 33 lbs (Adult)

Gestation period: 61 – 69 days

Lifespan: about 7-10 years

Family: Canidae