Bluey and Bandit are helping to raise awareness for Australia’s vulnerable dingoes

It’s said that all good things come in pairs, and for this picture-pawfect duo nothing could be truer. Meet Bandit and Bluey who are key to securing a bright future for our dingoes.

Australian Reptile Park mammals keeper Imogen Melder with the park’s new dingo pups Bluey and Bandit. Picture: Richard Dobson

It’s said that all good things come in pairs, and for this picture-pawfect duo of dingo puppies, nothing could be truer.

Nine-week-old dingo pups, Bandit and Bluey, named after the main characters in the globally successful TV show, are the new kids on the block at The Australian Reptile Park.

“Bandit and Bluey are inseparable, Bluey is a very gentle and sweet soul, whereas Bandit lives up to his name and is very mischievous,” mammals keeper Imogen Melder said.

Australian Reptile Park mammals keeper Imogen Melder with Bandit and Bluey. Pictures: Richard Dobson.

Imogen Melder with Bandit and Bluey.

Bluey and Bandit.

Bandit and Bluey.

Dingo pup Bandit.

“Dingoes are part of the canine family but are not classified as dogs; however, as keepers, we can form really beautiful bonds with these animals from working with them from such a young age.”

As adorable as they are, the puppies will play a crucial role in raising awareness for Australia’s dingo species.

“Dingoes are a vulnerable species, and being able to watch them (Bandit and Bluey) grow from such a young age is truly special,” Ms Melder added.

The fur balls are wasting no time stealing hearts, with visitors now able to meet the pair and witness their close-knit bond first-hand.

Eventually, when Bandit and Bluey become independent, they will permanently transition to the dingo exhibit where visitors can observe their journey into adulthood.

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Originally published as Bluey and Bandit are helping to raise awareness for Australia’s vulnerable dingoes