New Guinea Highland Dogs

Geographic Range: Parts of New Guinea

Status: The current number of in the wilds of New Guinea is not known.

Description: They are usually a golden-red color with white markings on the underside of their chin, on the feet, and at the tip of the tail. They have a stocky build and are quite powerful.

Height: 15 – 18 inches at the shoulder

Weight: 20 – 30 lbs

Habitat: Rocky habitats in parts of New Guinea

Typical Diet: They are carnivorous, with their main prey being small mammals. One of these prey species is the cuscus, a small nocturnal marsupial.

Similar Species: Australian dingo, domestic dogs

Special Notes:

• Also known as New Guinea Singing Dogs
• Are thought to be nocturnal (active at night) or crepuscular (active at dawn and dusk).
• They bark, whine, howl, yelp and scream. The sounds may be used to communicate, or when in distress. They also communicate through body posture.