No dingoes, no wildlife, no balance 🐕 🌏 Share to help spread the message of the importance of dingoes! Australia is facing a heartbreaking extinction crisis, leading the world in mammal extinctions. Since European colonisation, habitat destruction, invasive species, and climate change have driven many unique species to the brink of extinction. To combat this, it’s crucial to recognise and utilise natural solutions like the role of dingoes in preserving Australia’s biodiversity. 🐕 Dingoes regulate populations of invasive species like feral cats and foxes, ensuring the survival of native and endangered species. Dingoes even self-regulate their own numbers, proving their efficiency in ecosystem management. 🌿 Dingoes have a disproportionate impact on their environment. They maintain ecological community structures and influence the variety and abundance of other native species. 🗿 Dingoes hold a special place in Indigenous Australian culture as protectors and spiritual figures. Their presence is deeply connected with Indigenous ecological knowledge and practices. 🕰️ Arriving around 10,000 years ago, dingoes have been key in maintaining ecological balance. Their natural integration into the ecosystem is recognized by many experts. 🚜 Post-colonisation in 1788, dingoes were viewed as pests by farmers and faced eradication efforts, much like wolves in other parts of the world. This disrupted the natural balance they had maintained for millennia and overlooked their ecological benefits. Follow @naturewithliam for more adventures and insights on how we can protect and restore nature! 📍 @greatoceanroadwildlifepark, Victoria, Australia #connecttonature #dingoconservation #australianwildlife #travelaustralia #visitaustralia