We all know that Australia is home to some of the most unique and dangerous wildlife in the world.

However, even with all the warnings and education out there, severe injuries and even deaths are caused by our native animals every year.

Just last month, for example, a man died as a result of being attacked by a kangaroo he kept as a pet — a harsh reminder that we still live alongside animals that can be deadly.

Unfortunately, it seems like not everyone is heeding these warnings as another tourist has just been fined an unbelievable amount of money after being caught feeding a dingo on Fraser Island.

The man in question is a 23-year-old Aussie observed feeding biscuits to a dingo while waiting in line for a ferry.

The incident took place on backpacker-favourite Fraser Island (also known as K'gari), which is about 250 km north of Brisbane.

The 23-year-old Aussie man didn’t contest the report that caused his hefty fine, officials said. Credit: Queensland Department of Environment and Science/Daily Mail

After being reported by a bystander who took photos of the act, the man was fined $2300.

The man got off lightly, considering that the maximum penalty feeding dingoes, locally known as wongari, is $11,500. Yikes!

Mike Devery, a spokesman for Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, said this sends a strong message to residents and visitors alike that such behaviour will not be tolerated.

'The person said the man was brazenly feeding the wongari, and given his place at the front of the queue, his offending was witnessed by multiple people.'

You might be asking yourself if such an action deserves such a fine, but such interactions are discouraged for a reason.

According to officials, the whelping season, or when puppies are born, causes parent dingoes to become more aggressive in terms of temperament and in searching for food.

The season lasts from June to August, according to the Queensland Government Department of Environment and Science, though aggressive behaviour over food is noted to occur up to the end of the year,

During this time, visitors are advised to be ‘dingo-safe’, which includes always staying in groups within island premises, not running in the presence of dingoes, adequately securing food stores, and of course, never feeding dingoes.

Sad that it took one bloke paying a $2300 fine to learn that last bit.

The Australian dingo is said to descend from domesticated dogs that arrived some 4000 years ago along with seafarers from Southeast Asia. Credit: Australian Museum

Estimates place Fraser Island’s dingo population at about 200, with around 30 separate packs roaming the island.

In 2001, 9-year-old Clinton Gage lost his life on Fraser Island after being mauled to death by two dingoes. The incident triggered a culling of the animals on the island to reduce danger for locals.

Decades earlier, in August of 1980, eight-week-old Azaria Chamberlain was stolen by dingoes from her parents, who were camping at popular tourist spot Uluru.

For any concerns about dingoes, contact the QPWS through their email. [email protected] or by phone at (07) 4127-9150.

Key Takeaways

• A tourist has been fined $2,300 for feeding biscuits to a dingo on Fraser Island.
• Feeding dingoes is banned and the fine sends a strong message to residents and visitors that it won't be tolerated, an official said.
• Dingoes are known to be more aggressive towards the end of the year when they raise their newborn pups.

So, what do you think about this story, members? Do you think it was right that the 23-year-old be fined such an amount? Or should he have been allowed a warning first?

Do share your thoughts, opinions, and even experiences with dingoes in the comments section below!

Source: YouTube/ABC Science​

 

[Magieme]

I am sure there are signs and pamphlets telling them not to feed. So yes he deserved the fine. Young and speaks Aussie English. Unless he has a Mental problem he would have known told NOT TO FEED.

 

[Jarred Santos]

I am sure there are signs and pamphlets telling them not to feed. So yes he deserved the fine. Young and speaks Aussie English. Unless he has a Mental problem he would have known told NOT TO FEED.

Maybe he was thinking he was so cool, or maybe he was just being nice to the (wild) dog.

Hoping it's the second, though he paid dearly eitherway.

 

[Pat T]

We all know that Australia is home to some of the most unique and dangerous wildlife in the world.

However, even with all the warnings and education out there, severe injuries and even deaths are caused by our native animals every year.

Just last month, for example, a man died as a result of being attacked by a kangaroo he kept as a pet — a harsh reminder that we still live alongside animals that can be deadly.

Unfortunately, it seems like not everyone is heeding these warnings as another tourist has just been fined an unbelievable amount of money after being caught feeding a dingo on Fraser Island.

The man in question is a 23-year-old Aussie observed feeding biscuits to a dingo while waiting in line for a ferry.

The incident took place on backpacker-favourite Fraser Island (also known as K'gari), which is about 250 km north of Brisbane.

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The 23-year-old Aussie man didn’t contest the report that caused his hefty fine, officials said. Credit: Queensland Department of Environment and Science/Daily Mail

After being reported by a bystander who took photos of the act, the man was fined $2300.

The man got off lightly, considering that the maximum penalty feeding dingoes, locally known as wongari, is $11,500. Yikes!

Mike Devery, a spokesman for Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, said this sends a strong message to residents and visitors alike that such behaviour will not be tolerated.

'The person said the man was brazenly feeding the wongari, and given his place at the front of the queue, his offending was witnessed by multiple people.'

You might be asking yourself if such an action deserves such a fine, but such interactions are discouraged for a reason.

According to officials, the whelping season, or when puppies are born, causes parent dingoes to become more aggressive in terms of temperament and in searching for food.

The season lasts from June to August, according to the Queensland Government Department of Environment and Science, though aggressive behaviour over food is noted to occur up to the end of the year,

During this time, visitors are advised to be ‘dingo-safe’, which includes always staying in groups within island premises, not running in the presence of dingoes, adequately securing food stores, and of course, never feeding dingoes.

Sad that it took one bloke paying a $2300 fine to learn that last bit.

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The Australian dingo is said to descend from domesticated dogs that arrived some 4000 years ago along with seafarers from Southeast Asia. Credit: Australian Museum

Estimates place Fraser Island’s dingo population at about 200, with around 30 separate packs roaming the island.

In 2001, 9-year-old Clinton Gage lost his life on Fraser Island after being mauled to death by two dingoes. The incident triggered a culling of the animals on the island to reduce danger for locals.

Decades earlier, in August of 1980, eight-week-old Azaria Chamberlain was stolen by dingoes from her parents, who were camping at popular tourist spot Uluru.

For any concerns about dingoes, contact the QPWS through their email. [email protected] or by phone at (07) 4127-9150.

Key Takeaways

• A tourist has been fined $2,300 for feeding biscuits to a dingo on Fraser Island.
• Feeding dingoes is banned and the fine sends a strong message to residents and visitors that it won't be tolerated, an official said.
• Dingoes are known to be more aggressive towards the end of the year when they raise their newborn pups.

So, what do you think about this story, members? Do you think it was right that the 23-year-old be fined such an amount? Or should he have been allowed a warning first?

Do share your thoughts, opinions, and even experiences with dingoes in the comments section below!

Source: YouTube/ABC Science​

 

[Pat T]

He is an Australian and knows the law. Got off lightly. My 35 y.o. Niece was bailed up by a dingo whilst working on their farm. Lucky she was not attacked

 

[Mindygirl12022]

It's common knowledge nowadays that you shouldn't feed dingos no matter how tame they seem they are still a wild animal.

 

[Trudi]

Although I agree a fine is appropriate, I do consider $2,300 to be excessive!

 

[Ricci]

There's nothing more effective than a warning that hits the wallet. He would have known of the rules and yet decided to look "cool" with the wild dog. I wonder who he was trying to impress?

 

[JayKay]

Rules are rules for a reason.
He got off lightly.
No, I don't mean the fine, I mean he wasn't mauled or killed by that dingo or other dingoes hiding in the bush.
He's still alive.

 

[Singomate]

We all know that Australia is home to some of the most unique and dangerous wildlife in the world.

However, even with all the warnings and education out there, severe injuries and even deaths are caused by our native animals every year.

Just last month, for example, a man died as a result of being attacked by a kangaroo he kept as a pet — a harsh reminder that we still live alongside animals that can be deadly.

Unfortunately, it seems like not everyone is heeding these warnings as another tourist has just been fined an unbelievable amount of money after being caught feeding a dingo on Fraser Island.

The man in question is a 23-year-old Aussie observed feeding biscuits to a dingo while waiting in line for a ferry.

The incident took place on backpacker-favourite Fraser Island (also known as K'gari), which is about 250 km north of Brisbane.

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The 23-year-old Aussie man didn’t contest the report that caused his hefty fine, officials said. Credit: Queensland Department of Environment and Science/Daily Mail

After being reported by a bystander who took photos of the act, the man was fined $2300.

The man got off lightly, considering that the maximum penalty feeding dingoes, locally known as wongari, is $11,500. Yikes!

Mike Devery, a spokesman for Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, said this sends a strong message to residents and visitors alike that such behaviour will not be tolerated.

'The person said the man was brazenly feeding the wongari, and given his place at the front of the queue, his offending was witnessed by multiple people.'

You might be asking yourself if such an action deserves such a fine, but such interactions are discouraged for a reason.

According to officials, the whelping season, or when puppies are born, causes parent dingoes to become more aggressive in terms of temperament and in searching for food.

The season lasts from June to August, according to the Queensland Government Department of Environment and Science, though aggressive behaviour over food is noted to occur up to the end of the year,

During this time, visitors are advised to be ‘dingo-safe’, which includes always staying in groups within island premises, not running in the presence of dingoes, adequately securing food stores, and of course, never feeding dingoes.

Sad that it took one bloke paying a $2300 fine to learn that last bit.

View attachment 7612

The Australian dingo is said to descend from domesticated dogs that arrived some 4000 years ago along with seafarers from Southeast Asia. Credit: Australian Museum

Estimates place Fraser Island’s dingo population at about 200, with around 30 separate packs roaming the island.

In 2001, 9-year-old Clinton Gage lost his life on Fraser Island after being mauled to death by two dingoes. The incident triggered a culling of the animals on the island to reduce danger for locals.

Decades earlier, in August of 1980, eight-week-old Azaria Chamberlain was stolen by dingoes from her parents, who were camping at popular tourist spot Uluru.

For any concerns about dingoes, contact the QPWS through their email. [email protected] or by phone at (07) 4127-9150.

Key Takeaways

• A tourist has been fined $2,300 for feeding biscuits to a dingo on Fraser Island.
• Feeding dingoes is banned and the fine sends a strong message to residents and visitors that it won't be tolerated, an official said.
• Dingoes are known to be more aggressive towards the end of the year when they raise their newborn pups.

So, what do you think about this story, members? Do you think it was right that the 23-year-old be fined such an amount? Or should he have been allowed a warning first?

Do share your thoughts, opinions, and even experiences with dingoes in the comments section below!

Source: YouTube/ABC Science​

Unfortunately the fines are a necessity, as reported people have been killed as well mauled. This young man would have seen signs and also told by Rangers

 

[Mistydolphin1]

I have been to Fraser Island a few times now and know you cannot feed the dingos. It is so hard not to the poor animals look like they are starving. I have seen dingos at Ayres Rock and other places around Australia but they have been healthy well fed animals. What have they got to eat on Fraser? Not very much. I agree do not feed them but someone should be keeping them well fed - in my opinion. If they werelooked after I don't think they would be looking in campsites for food.

 

[Singomate]

I have been to Fraser Island a few times now and know you cannot feed the dingos. It is so hard not to the poor animals look like they are starving. I have seen dingos at Ayres Rock and other places around Australia but they have been healthy well fed animals. What have they got to eat on Fraser? Not very much. I agree do not feed them but someone should be keeping them well fed - in my opinion. If they werelooked after I don't think they would be looking in campsites for food.

They have plenty to eat all small wildlife and birds, very good at survival ,the narrow look is in the breed there's a big difference to the animals on the Australian mainland .

 

[Gerada]

We all know that Australia is home to some of the most unique and dangerous wildlife in the world.

However, even with all the warnings and education out there, severe injuries and even deaths are caused by our native animals every year.

Just last month, for example, a man died as a result of being attacked by a kangaroo he kept as a pet — a harsh reminder that we still live alongside animals that can be deadly.

Unfortunately, it seems like not everyone is heeding these warnings as another tourist has just been fined an unbelievable amount of money after being caught feeding a dingo on Fraser Island.

The man in question is a 23-year-old Aussie observed feeding biscuits to a dingo while waiting in line for a ferry.

The incident took place on backpacker-favourite Fraser Island (also known as K'gari), which is about 250 km north of Brisbane.

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The 23-year-old Aussie man didn’t contest the report that caused his hefty fine, officials said. Credit: Queensland Department of Environment and Science/Daily Mail

After being reported by a bystander who took photos of the act, the man was fined $2300.

The man got off lightly, considering that the maximum penalty feeding dingoes, locally known as wongari, is $11,500. Yikes!

Mike Devery, a spokesman for Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, said this sends a strong message to residents and visitors alike that such behaviour will not be tolerated.

'The person said the man was brazenly feeding the wongari, and given his place at the front of the queue, his offending was witnessed by multiple people.'

You might be asking yourself if such an action deserves such a fine, but such interactions are discouraged for a reason.

According to officials, the whelping season, or when puppies are born, causes parent dingoes to become more aggressive in terms of temperament and in searching for food.

The season lasts from June to August, according to the Queensland Government Department of Environment and Science, though aggressive behaviour over food is noted to occur up to the end of the year,

During this time, visitors are advised to be ‘dingo-safe’, which includes always staying in groups within island premises, not running in the presence of dingoes, adequately securing food stores, and of course, never feeding dingoes.

Sad that it took one bloke paying a $2300 fine to learn that last bit.

View attachment 7612

The Australian dingo is said to descend from domesticated dogs that arrived some 4000 years ago along with seafarers from Southeast Asia. Credit: Australian Museum

Estimates place Fraser Island’s dingo population at about 200, with around 30 separate packs roaming the island.

In 2001, 9-year-old Clinton Gage lost his life on Fraser Island after being mauled to death by two dingoes. The incident triggered a culling of the animals on the island to reduce danger for locals.

Decades earlier, in August of 1980, eight-week-old Azaria Chamberlain was stolen by dingoes from her parents, who were camping at popular tourist spot Uluru.

For any concerns about dingoes, contact the QPWS through their email. [email protected] or by phone at (07) 4127-9150.

Key Takeaways

• A tourist has been fined $2,300 for feeding biscuits to a dingo on Fraser Island.
• Feeding dingoes is banned and the fine sends a strong message to residents and visitors that it won't be tolerated, an official said.
• Dingoes are known to be more aggressive towards the end of the year when they raise their newborn pups.

So, what do you think about this story, members? Do you think it was right that the 23-year-old be fined such an amount? Or should he have been allowed a warning first?

Do share your thoughts, opinions, and even experiences with dingoes in the comments section below!

Source: YouTube/ABC Science​

Deserves every fine he gets & a lesson about wild animals. Maybe if the dingo food is dwindling, they could get some wildlife from mainland & put on Fraser Island. Rats. Kangaroos etc. Dingos are getting cheekier & more daring. And they don't eat chocolate.