VulnerableMammal-Mixes
Canis hircus
Dingoat
Discovery LocationBlue Mountains
Lead ResearcherB. Kid
Field Report Summary
Ideally suited for the rugged Australian highlands, the Dingoat combines agility with endurance. It can scale near-vertical cliffs to reach bird nests or escape threats. Its diet is remarkably varied, capable of digesting everything from lizards to thorny acacia scrub. They are notorious camp thieves, eating not just the food but the tins as well.
Physical Description
Lean canine body with goat horns, rectangular pupils, and cloven paws.
Habitat
Rugged Mountain Scrub
Dietary Behavior
Omnivore
Evolutionary Origin
Mountain scavenger adaptation
Behavioral Notes
Headbutts rivals during mating season.
