At between 10 and 24 kilograms, dingos are a little smaller than
wolves of the northern hemisphere and have a lean, athletic
build. They stand between 44 and 63 cm high at the shoulder, and
the head-body length varies between 86 and 122 cm. Color varies
but is usually ginger: some have a reddish tinge, others are
more sandy yellow, and some are even black; the underside is
lighter. Alpine dingos are completely white, and are found in
high elevation areas of the Australian Alps. Most dingos have
white markings on the chest, feet, and the tip of the tail; some
have a blackish muzzle. Unlike the domestic dog, dingos breed
only once a year, generally do not bark, and have erect ears.
They have a more independent temperament than domestic dogs, and
the skull is distinctive, with a narrower muzzle, larger
auditory bullae, larger canine teeth, and a domed head. They are
extremely agile and are known to climb trees. Wild dingos prey
on a variety of animals, mostly small or medium-sized, but also
larger herbivores at