Lucca Rodriguez Amorim, Coastal Guardians (Animal & Nature 2021)

Being a natural inhabitant of the sandy territory, the Coastal Dingo is one of Australia's largest predators. Here the Dingoes hunt, raise their young, patrol their territory and socialize while thriving within packs. However, being a Dingo in a sand-covered land is indeed an arduous task. The first photo showcases a young female Dingo resting on top of the cool morning sand as she waits for the rest of the pack. The second image displays an alpha male taking a quick nap during the late morning as he gathers energy for another hunt. The third is an alpha male patrolling the dunes as he searches the horizon for food. The last image displays a young female howling across the landscape and calls out to the rest of her pack.

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