Dingo Classification Quiz

What classification have the taxonomists given to the dingo?

• Canis familiaris

• Canis lupus

• Canis dingo

• Canis latrans

Name the three ancestry lineages of dogs.

• European, Asian, African

• Western Eurasian, East Asian, Arctic

• North American, South American, European

• Australian, Asian, African

Why is there now a question mark over the protection of dingoes?

• They are extinct

• They are classified as Canis familiaris

• They are not found in Australia

• They are considered a new species

Why does the Victorian Government want to protect dingoes in north-west of the state?

• Due to their imminent risk of extinction

• To protect livestock

• Because they are dangerous

• To increase tourism

Dingoes don’t bark. What do they do instead?

• Roar

• Whistle

• Chirp

• Howl, yodel, and scream

What is the lifespan of a dingo?

• 20-25 years

• 12-15 years

• 7-10 years

• 3-5 years

What is the weight range of a dingo?

• 5-10 kg

• 10-15 kg

• 13-18 kg

• 20-25 kg

What do dingoes primarily eat?

• Plants

• Insects

• Meat

• Fruits

Which organization classified the dingo as Canis familiaris?

• Australian Government

• Australasian Mammal Taxonomy Consortium

• World Wildlife Fund

• National Geographic

What is the height of a dingo?

• 45 cm

• 75 cm

• 60 cm

• 30 cm