OAKVALE Farm and Fauna World has a new resident painter with Kaya, a five-year-old female dingo, helping to raise money for a good cause.
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Kaya has been busy painting pictures with her paws and her works are being sold, with proceeds going to the conservation of the bush stone-curlew.
The bush stone-curlew is a native Australian bird that is declining in numbers due to a decrease in suitable habitat and an increase in predators.
Oakvale owner Kent Sansom said the staff came up with the idea for Kaya to paint after she had to be isolated from other dingoes at the park.
"Kaya . . . lives by herself because she doesn't get on well with other dingoes at the farm," he said.
"Dingoes are a social animal so we needed to think of a way to keep her stimulated and content.
"Our staff at Oakvale wanted to show visitors exactly how smart dingoes are."
He said the farm was also involved in a breeding program for the bush stone-curlews.
"We send chicks south to the Murray region to boost the populations there," he said.
"The Murray region has safe release points."
If you are interested in purchasing a painting or visiting Oakvale to watch Kaya paint, call 4982 6222 or visit oakvalefarm.com.au.