A state government department confirms it is prepared to kill individual dingoes if necessary after several reported attacks on pets around Broome, but a carer for the native species says any culling would be 'an absolute disaster'.
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions has confirmed individual dingoes that pose a threat to public safety may be destroyed.
"While dingoes are part of the local ecosystem, individual dingoes may need to be destroyed if they are deemed to pose a threat to public safety, either on DBCA-managed land or neighbouring areas," a spokesperson said.The Broome Shire confirmed it had received five reports of wild dog and dingo attacks since August last year.
"It is happening quite frequently in these areas, mainly because their food source is being depleted as well.""They are part of the ecosystem and they have been here for centuries," Ms Painter said.Ms Painter said anyone who came into contact with dingoes should avoid eye contact, aggression, and threatening behaviour."If you've entered into his domain, well, what are you doing there?"If you show fear, panic or aggression, he's going to retaliate.
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