In the same way, the age and condition of the sheep can give a clue to predation - often young and apparently healthy sheep are found dead, leading to suspicion of predator attacks. Carcass examination Dingoes generally kill by bites to the throat, this damages the trachea and the major blood vessels of the neck. Blood on the throat is therefore good evidence of dingo predation. Ewe killed by dingoes. Note blood on ground but little external damage apparent.
Dingoes often attack sheep from behind as they run away, resulting in injury to the hind legs.
Inexperienced dingoes, or those attacking 'for fun' frequently inflict considerable damage to the hind end of the sheep. This often leads to its death. In these cases, blood is often found caked on the hind legs. Sheep attacked at hind end . Note pattern of blood flow which took place when sheep was standing.