Warning backpackers and tourists on Fraser Island

Warning backpacker and tourist on Fraser Island Warning to backpackers and tourists on Fraser Island there was a wild dingo attack on the Island on Saturday

Warning backpackers and tourists on Fraser Island Dingos have attacked a six-year-old boy on Saturday near his camp.
The boy is in a hospital for wounds to his legs.
The boy was treated on the Island and is now recovering in Harvey.

Warning backpacker and tourist on Fraser Island Asian Wolf Canis lupus dingo

For those who do not know, the dingo which is referred to often as a native dog, however, a dingo it is a wolf, the Asian wolf also lives in wild areas in South East Asia as well as being native to Australia.

Warning backpacker and tourist on Fraser Island There are some 200 wild dingos on the island, and they are a protected species in Australia in parks and reserves. They are also not able to mate with domestic dogs.

Tourist is warned to take care when they are not in protected areas on the island and to stay in groups and keep children near them at all times.
Although smaller than a full-grown human adult, dingos hunt in packs and can, therefore, be dangerous when they isolate their prey.
The generally feed on small reptiles but will attack calves and small sheep when hungry attacks on humans are rare .

Warning backpacker and tourist on Fraser Island In July Debbie Rundle a 54 year old lady was savagely mauled by three dingos, in East Pilbara. She recovered after extensive surgery to her legs.

You have been warned so respect wildlife and be safe in Australia go with a organized tour.

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Tourist is warned to take care when they are not in protected areas on the island and to stay in groups and keep children near them at all times.
Although smaller than a full-grown human adult, dingos hunt in packs and can, therefore, be dangerous when they isolate their prey.
The generally feed on small reptiles but will attack calves and small sheep when hungry attacks on humans are rare .

In July Debbie Rundle a 54 year old lady was savagely mauled by three dingos, in East Pilbara. She recovered after extensive surgery to her legs.

You have been warned so respect wildlife and be safe in Australia go with a organized tour.

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