Dingo in natural habitat
Vulnerable

Dingo

Canis lupus dingo

About

The dingo is a wild dog native to Australia. They are believed to have been introduced to Australia by humans over 4,000 years ago. Dingoes are adaptable and play an important role in Australia's ecosystems.

Habitat

Deserts, grasslands, and forests of Australia

Diet

Carnivorous - rabbits, kangaroos, and other small to medium-sized mammals

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Fun Facts

  • Dingoes are the largest terrestrial predators in Australia.
  • They do not bark like domestic dogs but howl to communicate.
  • Dingoes can rotate their heads almost 180 degrees.

Conservation

StatusVulnerable

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