News and Updates
August 2025 – Stunning Dingo-Shark Encounter Caught on Camera
A viral video filmed at K’gari shows a dingo wading into shallow waters as large sharks swam nearby. Onlookers gasped, but the dingo safely returned to shore. The moment left many in awe of Australia’s unique wildlife.
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July 2025 – Dingo Pups Weigh In at Australian Reptile Park
At the Australian Reptile Park, the playful trio of dingo pups—Rusty, Muffin, and Socks—had their first weigh-in, marking a major developmental milestone. The pups are thriving and are already spreading cuteness and awareness about native wildlife.
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June 2025 – Meet Chilli, the Star Dingo Puppy
The park also introduced a new dingo pup named Chilli, charming visitors with her irresistible personality. As an ambassador for her species, she represents the importance of native wildlife education.
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April 2025 – Sunny & Luna Join the Family at Perth Zoo
Perth Zoo welcomed two adorable dingo pups, Sunny and Luna, from Victoria. Zookeepers are fostering strong bonds by gradually integrating them into the Australian Bushwalk habitat, inspiring a new generation of dingo lovers.
Read more on Perth Zoo or watch their introduction on YouTube.
July 2025 – Dingoes Help Control Feral Cats in the Outback
New field research suggests that healthy dingo populations help keep feral cat numbers down, which in turn protects smaller native species. This highlights their vital role in Australia’s ecosystem.
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August 2025 – Camera Trap Counts: Slight Drop in Dingo Sightings
New data from Daintree Rainforest Foundation shows that in August 2025 there were 42 dingo sightings from camera traps—down about 3% from the long-term monthly average, and ~27% lower than August 2024.
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August 2025 – Scientists Confirm Dingoes Are Not Just Feral Dogs
A new UNSW study presents genetic and ecological evidence that dingoes are on their own evolutionary path—not just feral dogs. This strengthens the case for their protection as native Australian animals.
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September 2025 – Farmers Call for Data on Rising Sheep Losses
Victorian farmers are reporting increased losses of sheep and lambs due to dingo predation. Since lethal control was banned, farmers argue that non-lethal measures alone aren’t enough and want the government to release clearer statistics.
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September 2025 – Dingoes in Namadgi May Be Nearing Local Extinction
Conservationists warn that dingo numbers around Namadgi National Park are critically low. Ongoing trapping, shooting, and poisoning nearby may be pushing the local population towards extinction.
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November 2025 - Dingoes Being Considered as Pets in Queensland
Dingoes are being considered as being allowed to be kept as pets in Queensland, Australia. The Queensland Department of Primary Industries before changing the law in April 2026.
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November 2025 - Defend the Wild Pushes for Predator Protection Reforms
Defend the Wild is an Australian conservation group advocating for non-lethal protection of apex predators and stronger Indigenous-led environmental management. Their current campaigns focus on dingo protection reforms and opposing crocodile farming for luxury products.
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