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Dingo

Canis lupus dingo

Description:

This beautiful dingo has reddish brown fur and was a bit shy but couldn't resist the warmth of the sunlight.

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5 Comments

travelingdiva
travelingdiva 12 years ago

Thanks for the comments. Christiane, this one is protected in a wildlife sanctuary in Healesville. That is sad that they are often shot.

SheaEckert
SheaEckert 12 years ago

I love these beautiful dingos!!

Christiane
Christiane 12 years ago

Was this in the WILD? There are not many pure Dingos left in Australia! And the ones we have, we shoot!!! SADLY!!!

travelingdiva
travelingdiva 12 years ago

Thanks, yes his fur is very thick and healthy, and such a lovely color. Of course I may be biased as I am also a redhead!

ceherzog
ceherzog 12 years ago

I never realized their fur was so thick...nice pics

travelingdiva
Spotted by
travelingdiva

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Sep 6, 2004
Submitted on May 29, 2011

Spotted for Mission

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