Discovering Great Sandy Region Chapter 5 Animals of the Dunes The animals of Fraser Island and Cooloola are not readily apparent to the casual observer. The most obvious are birds and dingoes. Despite the obscurity of the fauna it presents an impressive range to those with the patience to explore and discover. This is because Continue reading
Fauna
A Draft Dingo Management Strategy for Fraser Island
For more than 28 years, the Fraser Island Defenders Organisation has been researching the management of Fraser Island to be in the best position to advocate the wisest use of its natural resources. The organisation has a longer history associated with the management than any other organisation, including the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Continue reading
Fighting Ferals on Fraser Island
Because it has been isolated from the mainland for the whole modern era (since European settlement) and because it was not subject to agricultural exploitation, Fraser Island escaped many invaders which have taken a heavy toll on the biodiversity of the mainland. There are relatively few weeds, no feral pigs, foxes and rabbits, but there Continue reading
Dingos of Fraser Island
by John Sinclair Honorary Project Officer, Fraser Island Defenders Organisation This is an article written originally in response to a media request on 2 May, 2001 following the death of 9 year old Clinton Gage as a result of a dingo attack on Fraser Island on the morning of 30th April. It discusses the threat Continue reading