Australian Reptile Park welcomes large litter of dingo pups
June 17, 2015
The Central Coast's Australian Reptile Park has welcomed the arrival of five new dingo puppies that have been bred in captivity.
They have excited animal conservationists, with dingoes generally only producing two or three pups.
Dingoes are an endangered species, and a crucial part of the Australian eco-system.
Australian Reptile Park General Manager Tim Faulkner said the puppies will be up and about in no time, stating "dingoes aren't like domestic dogs, and the puppies will develop rapidly.
"So you're talking at about three or four weeks.
"These little beautiful bundles of fur are already up and about, so soon enough their little eyes will be open, and they'll be cruising around like little pups do."
The Reptile Park said it is time the myth that dingoes are a dangerous pest is put to rest, once and for all.
Faulkner added that it is important dingoes are appreciated and protected.
He concluded "Australia has the worst mammal extinction rate on earth.
"Now that's responsible for a few factors but a big one is the feral fox and the feral cat.
"There's a simple fact, where you have dingoes you will not have the fox or the cat, and in turn the dingo protects all of those small mammals."
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