A male dingo has been 'humanely destroyed' after multiple attacks within days of each other at Western Australia's famous Karijini National Park.
One of three dingoes identified in recent attacks in WA's north-west has been "humanely destroyed". Experts have called for better management and prevention strategies to prevent further culls.
Share article A male dingo has been "humanely destroyed" after multiple attacks within days of each other at Western Australia's famous Karijini National Park.last week, while the dress of a six-year-old girl was also nipped.with visitors to the top tourist destination set to spike during the cooler months. One male dingo, recognised by a distinctive tip on its tail, has been killed by park officials, while extra staff and a specialist tracker are hunting two more problem animals.
Spread of aggression WA's Department of Biodiversity, Conservation, and Attractions said it had no choice but to destroy the three dingoes identified in the attacks to keep their behaviour from spreading. The number of dingoes in Karijini National Park is not known but is thought to be stable. Dingo researcher Brad Purcell said it was a careful balancing act for park managers.
"If you don't control the dingoes that are acting aggressively towards people, then the problem could get worse. Signs with dingo advice are posted around Dales Campground. Dr Purcell called for more "adaptive management" that could pre-empt the use of lethal force. Preparing a campground months in advance to look like another dingo's territory could help ward the predators off, he said.
Perth mum Drue Ballantyne was among those who came face to face with the dingoes while holidaying at Dales Campground in Karijini.
"My first instinct was 'I need to make sure that my kids are safe and they don't get attacked or bitten. 'Experts have urged parents to stay by their children at all times. Bill Bateman, a wildlife ecologist and associate professor at Curtin University, told ABC WA Statewide Drive it appeared the dingoes were targeting children.
"The advice there is always make sure that your children are safe and near to you at all times. "If you are out walking in a family group and you see a dingo or you see dingoes coming towards you, then form together into a group. "He said shouting, banging pots and pans, putting on hats or waving sticks could help prevent a confrontation from escalating.
Before the week's spate of incidents, the last dingo attack recorded at Karijini National Park was"You put so much trust into campsites … you've created a safe space, your kids can go running off," she said. Top Stories
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