Evidence of wild dogs or dingos were observed near the access track in the northern extent of the project area (including scat), with dog tracks observed in one location (Plate 4-8). Wild dogs are distributed across approximately 85% of Australia (Allen and West, 2013) and inhabit almost all peri-urban areas within their extended range (Allen et al., 2016). However, more recent genetic studies have shown that dingo DNA in northern, western and central Australia is largely without domestic dog genes and there are many occurrences of distinct pure-bred dingoes (Cairns et al., 2021). Without genetic testing of this population within the project area, the difference remains unknown. Regardless, dingos play an important ecosystem role. Cane toads were also recorded around Upper Mundic Gully and are likely present in high numbers, consistent with most of Queensland. Feral pig diggings were observed across the survey area, with frequent pig disturbance observed in the northern extent of the project area (Plate 4-9). Refer to Appendix C for all fauna species observed during the field survey.
Plate 4-8
Top L: Dog track recorded in the project area. Top R: Potential wild dog scat recorded in the project area. Bottom: Remote camera image of wild dog/dingo (Canis lupus familiaris).
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