Ask the Author: Pamela King
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Pamela King
Oh that's a hard one. I am currently reading Indian Paintbrush by John A Heldt. It's the fourth book of the Carson Chronicles. I have enjoyed reading this family's time travel adventures and I'd be happy to visit any place where they might be at the that time.
Pamela King
There are four varieties of dingoes - Alpine (south west NSW and Victoria) Desert (Northern Territory, WA, SA etc, Tropical (Queensland) and the Fraser Island Dingo.
The Alpine Dingo is the most threatened. Man has taken over the area with towns and farmlands and the region has been subject to concerted attempts to wipe out dingoes in the region for over 200 years.
The Desert Dingo can still be seen in some areas of the outback but it would be subject to the was waged against them in particular areas.
Tropical dingoes are also rarely seen in the wild. I think of all the states Queensland and SA have treated the dingo the worst.
Although their numbers have been considerably reduced due to culling, Fraser Island, of course, is the only place to see that variety in the wild.
You may be interested in having a look at the website for the dingo association in your own state https://www.wadingo.com/ .
In replying to your other question I meant to include a website with a comprehensive dingo history http://taz8.com/index.html
The Alpine Dingo is the most threatened. Man has taken over the area with towns and farmlands and the region has been subject to concerted attempts to wipe out dingoes in the region for over 200 years.
The Desert Dingo can still be seen in some areas of the outback but it would be subject to the was waged against them in particular areas.
Tropical dingoes are also rarely seen in the wild. I think of all the states Queensland and SA have treated the dingo the worst.
Although their numbers have been considerably reduced due to culling, Fraser Island, of course, is the only place to see that variety in the wild.
You may be interested in having a look at the website for the dingo association in your own state https://www.wadingo.com/ .
In replying to your other question I meant to include a website with a comprehensive dingo history http://taz8.com/index.html
Pamela King
Hi Karina. Thank you for your very important questions. I apologise for not replying before now.
There has been considerable research particularly in recent years about dingoes being "dangerous" and certainly the most recent incident at Fraser Island has again cast a shadow over the dingo's reputation.
The most important thing to remember is that dingoes in the wild are just that; they are wild animals. While they can make wonderful pets for the right people who understand them, just like Yogi bear in Jellystone Park, they are opportunistic feeders and will become habituated. The first rule is NOT to feed them.
Quite often incidents with dingoes occur during the breeding season or after pups are born. They will take action to protect their mate and/or pups if they feel they are threatened. They are basically shy and will avoid confrontation if possible.
If anyone takes the time to look into any incident involving dingoes they will invariably discover it was a human, or human action, at fault.
In regard to the sheep industry, it has been demonstrated stray or feral domestic dogs are responsible for killing more killing than dingoes.
It has also been recognised dingoes, as the apex predator, actually protect native animals (particularly small and threatened marsupials) by keeping out imported (and more damaging) predators such as foxes and feral cats.
This is a very brief summary of the situation and some good sources of up to date and comprehensive information are: the book titled The Dingo Debate edited by Bradley Smith; the website http://jennyleeparker3.wixsite.com/au... and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/aussiecanisd.... It would be worth following the Facebook page as the lady who owns it regularly posts information.
There has been considerable research particularly in recent years about dingoes being "dangerous" and certainly the most recent incident at Fraser Island has again cast a shadow over the dingo's reputation.
The most important thing to remember is that dingoes in the wild are just that; they are wild animals. While they can make wonderful pets for the right people who understand them, just like Yogi bear in Jellystone Park, they are opportunistic feeders and will become habituated. The first rule is NOT to feed them.
Quite often incidents with dingoes occur during the breeding season or after pups are born. They will take action to protect their mate and/or pups if they feel they are threatened. They are basically shy and will avoid confrontation if possible.
If anyone takes the time to look into any incident involving dingoes they will invariably discover it was a human, or human action, at fault.
In regard to the sheep industry, it has been demonstrated stray or feral domestic dogs are responsible for killing more killing than dingoes.
It has also been recognised dingoes, as the apex predator, actually protect native animals (particularly small and threatened marsupials) by keeping out imported (and more damaging) predators such as foxes and feral cats.
This is a very brief summary of the situation and some good sources of up to date and comprehensive information are: the book titled The Dingo Debate edited by Bradley Smith; the website http://jennyleeparker3.wixsite.com/au... and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/aussiecanisd.... It would be worth following the Facebook page as the lady who owns it regularly posts information.
Pamela King
The political campaign trail from an outsider
Pamela King
It depends on what I am writing. In the case of Angel with Drumsticks it was a matter of talking over some points with my husband. Something new would usually come out and I could build around it.
I don't need much inspiration for my current project. Simply looking over photos of Berenice and her beautiful Dingoes is usually enough to give me inspiration even if it means starting on another part of her story to the one I was working on.
I don't need much inspiration for my current project. Simply looking over photos of Berenice and her beautiful Dingoes is usually enough to give me inspiration even if it means starting on another part of her story to the one I was working on.
Pamela King
My current project is another one very close to my heart. It is the biography of Berenice Walters who was known as the Dingo Lady. There is considerable research required as well as a commitment to preserving and digitising all her records. Information about Berenice can be found on the website www.dingolady.com.au
Pamela King
Haha. I don't need inspiration to write. I'd be happy to sit all day and write but I have to admit that some of my best ideas come when I'm in the shower or when I go to bed. I keep asking for a white board to be put in the bathroom but I guess that's not going to happen and I seem to have a brain that clicks on as soon as I lay down and should be sleeping.
Pamela King
The writing of the book was important to me in many ways. It is the story of my husbands band. Having met Angelo when I was in my 40s we had not grown up together and his experience in the 1960s was something he talked little about.
As we talked over his sometimes bitter, sometimes sweet memories spanning six years I came to understand him so much more.
Gradually as the story came out over the years I convinced him that the story should be written and the truth told.
I am proud that finally his story and the true facts about the aftermath of La Messa dei Giovani have been told.
Although the story has been written based on the memories of Angelo Ferrari it has been supplemented with extensive research.
As we talked over his sometimes bitter, sometimes sweet memories spanning six years I came to understand him so much more.
Gradually as the story came out over the years I convinced him that the story should be written and the truth told.
I am proud that finally his story and the true facts about the aftermath of La Messa dei Giovani have been told.
Although the story has been written based on the memories of Angelo Ferrari it has been supplemented with extensive research.
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Oct 17, 2019 07:04AM · flag