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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 …

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

    Nov 27, 2025 · 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 …

  4. Dingo – Australia's Wild Dog | Facts, Habitat & Behaviour

    May 15, 2025 · What is a Dingo? The dingo (Canis lupus dingo) is an Australian wild dog with a sleek body, pointed ears, and a bushy tail. It is a skilled hunter and scavenger that preys on …

  5. 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...

  6. The Dingo - Australia's Wild Dog - DesertUSA

    Also called a warrigal, the dingo belongs to a completely different taxonomic group than most dogs, one that was named after it, Canis lupus dingo. Known to be very shy, dingoes live …

  7. 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 …

  8. Dingo Facts - Fact Animal

    The isolation of the dingo makes them unique among dog breeds. They sit somewhere between a wolf and a domestic dog, having branched off from modern dog lineages and remained feral in …

  9. Dingo Population: Status, Threats, and Conservation

    Jul 22, 2025 · The dingo is Australia’s native canid, an animal that occupies a complex and often polarizing position in the country’s ecology and culture. For thousands of years, it has been the …

  10. The dingo: Australia’s iconic predator - Terra Cultura

    Dec 30, 2024 · The dingo (Canis lupus dingo), often nicknamed the ‘Australian wolf’, is a key component of Australia’s biodiversity. This wild canid plays a crucial role in regulating local …