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  1. Dingo - Wikipedia

    The dingo is a medium-sized canine that possesses a lean, hardy body adapted for speed, agility, and stamina. The dingo's three main coat colourations are light ginger or tan, black and tan, or creamy …

  2. Dingo | Diet, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica

    Jan 1, 2026 · Dingo, member of the family Canidae native to Australia. Dingoes have short soft fur, a bushy tail, and erect pointed ears and resemble the domestic dog in structure and habits.

  3. Dingo - The Australian Museum

    Oct 12, 2025 · The Dingo is Australia's wild dog. It is an ancient breed of domestic dog that was introduced to Australia, probably by Asian seafarers, about 4,000 years ago. Its origins have been …

  4. Dingo | National Geographic

    Studies suggest that more than a third of southeastern Australia's dingoes are hybrids. Follow the trail of this famous canid from Southeast Asia to Australia. Learn the hunting tactics of the...

  5. Dingo - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts

    The dingo, scientifically known as Canis dingo, is a medium-sized canid characterized by its lean, athletic build and distinctive appearance. While often mistaken for a domestic dog, the dingo …

  6. Dingoes are not domestic dogs – new evidence shows these native …

    Aug 21, 2025 · We believe the evidence shows the dingo is not a domestic dog – it’s on its own path. The question is whether Australia can accept this evidence.

  7. Dingo, Canis Lupus Dingo - Facts, diet, habitat & more

    The Dingo, canis lupus Dingo, stands as a distinctive member of the canine family, notable for its role in Australia's natural environment. Adult Dingoes typically exhibit a lean, athletic build, standing up to …

  8. Dingo - Zoo Resource Library

    Dingoes inhabit the arid hot deserts, tropical wetlands, and the alpine-like moorlands of Australia. They have a preference for woodland and grassland areas. The gestation period for the dingo is about 63 …

  9. Dingo | Taronga Conservation Society Australia

    The dingo is Australia’s largest terrestrial carnivore, an apex predator keeping ecosystems in balance. Like lions to antelope or wolves to deer, the dingo plays an important role in managing the …

  10. Dogs in Australia: What is a dingo? - ABC listen

    2 days ago · This is the story of the domesticated animal that feralised itself. Where did dingoes come from and when? Where does a wild dog stop and a dingo begin? How much can genetics really tell …