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Will killing dingoes on K’gari make it safer? We think it’s unlikely.
After the tragic death of Canadian backpacker Piper James on K’gari (Fraser Island) on January 19, a coroner found the 19–year–old had been bitten by dingoes while she was still alive, but the most likely cause of death was drowning. Days later, the Queensland government announced it would cull the entire pack of ten dingoes seen near where Piper’s body was found. Most of those animals have now been killed.
(more…)Effective fire management is a complex beast
Nature doesn’t wait for resources; in fact, I think it plays a game of ‘let’s see how well you can react to this weather event!’ as a dry-lightning storm forms on the horizon after prolonged dry.
(more…)Wongari-Wise, Dingo-Safe – Get the Message!
Sadly, a recent wongari (dingo) attack to K’gari visitor, 23-year-old Sarah Peet, an urban designer with Moreton Bay Council, resulted not only in ~30 bites and lacerations on her arms, legs, and torso but the euthanasia of the lead wongari (CC Green) after the attack. This was the second wongari euthanised on K’gari for dangerous behaviour this year.
(more…)New Wongari Safety Sticks for Island Walkers
Walking is one of the best ways to enjoy the beauty of K’gari, slowly taking in the sights and sounds of the beaches, woodlands and rainforests.
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