Sign and share the petition – help end the cruel wholesale killing of native dingoes across Victoria. 📝
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Happy Birthday Luca!
Our very kind volunteers gifted Luca a piñata to pull apart for some fun enrichment. It took him a while to get used to the piñata, as he’s never seen one before. The dingoes at the sanctuary can be startled by new items, or even objects being placed in a different area. This means when we introduce them to new items, we have to be patient and allow the dingoes to take things slow. Video captured by volunteer @zoeparadise01
The Australian Dingo Foundation proudly supports research and activities that advance our understanding and conservation of the dingo. We are pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 Macintosh Dingo Research & Conservation Grant are now open!
If you’re a university student or citizen scientist working to study or protect Australia’s iconic apex predator, we encourage you to apply.
💰 Up to $5,000 AUD available
🎓 Open to Honours, Masters, PhD students and citizen scientists
📅 Applications close April 24
🧾 Includes ADF membership and a private tour of the Dingo Discovery Sanctuary
📎 For full details and how to apply see the link in our bio
📩 Submit applications to: [email protected]
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Look at those teeth! Here Larry Licorice is demonstrating how long and sharp dingo teeth are - suitable for eating wild prey. Dingoes have larger canine and carnassial teeth than domestic dogs. In the wild they utilize these sharp teeth to eat prey such as wallabies, kangaroos, rabbits and bush rats.
The cutest trio! Dingoes can have many coat colours including the classic tan, black and tan, cream and even sable. These coat colours can help dingoes blend into their environment, such as hiding amongst a rainforest, or blending into sandy landscapes.
In north west Victoria on Wotjobaluk Country a critically endangered population of native Dingo or Wilkerr 🐕 have been heavily impact by bushfires🔥 locals and scientists are in need of funds to help look after these iconic native animals🌍 If your able please chip in at the link below @deakinuniversity@bigdesertdingoresearch@dingodiscovery@steve_dimopoulos akin.edu.au/give?fund=141&fbclid=IwVERDUAPUBSVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR4tK2qa2j-E70EYhf5x7mEUbRiYoDxPWTFXl_eY0uU8r-BRKJuNVhCppy95BQ_aem_RhBlVe3NUsDizsL8MX1hgw
All of us at Dingo Discovery wish you all a lovely festive season! Thank you for visiting and supporting our sanctuary this year. We hope to see you at the sanctuary next year, have a safe and happy New Year.
We had the most amazing visit to Dingo Discovery and spent time playing with the cutest dingo cubs! 🐾💛
Here are some wild facts we learned:
✨ Dingos aren’t dogs 🐺 they’re actually more closely related to wolves!
🐈 They act more like cats than dogs in their behaviour.
🌧️ Dingos don’t smell! They can get wet without that “doggy” smell and only have one scent gland on their tail 💕 other dingos can smell it, but humans can’t.🥸
🌏 They’re believed to have come from Papua New Guinea, with ancient First Nations songlines tracing their journey from Northern Queensland.
🦴 Bonus fact: Dingos are really flexible 💗they can climb, jump night, squeeze into small spaces and even open things 🤨 super clever problem solvers!
Dingos play a vital role in keeping Australia’s ecosystems in balance. Let’s help protect these incredible native animals and the wild places they call home. 🌿💚
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