| Dingo | |
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| Information | |
| Range | wikipedia:Australia, Southern wikipedia:New Guinea |
| Scientific Classification | |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Carnivora |
| Family | Canidae |
| Genus | Canis |
| Species | C. l. dingo |
| Conservation Status | |
 Vulnerable | |
Bindi & Robert Irwin feature - Dingos - (Mia) Growing Up Wild.
The Dingo (Canis lupus dingo), canid found mainly in Australia, as well as Southern New Guinea, where it is said to have originated. The word dingo comes from Dharug dingu meaning "tame dingo".
The dingo's habitat ranges from deserts to grasslands and the edges of forests. Dingoes will normally make their dens in deserted rabbit holes and hollow logs close to an essential supply of water.
The dingo is the largest terrestrial predator in Australia, and plays an important role as an apex predator. However, the dingo is seen as a pest by livestock farmers due to attacks on animals. Conversely, their predation on rabbits, kangaroos and foxes may be of benefit to grazers.
For many Australians, the Dingo is a cultural icon. There is fear of the species becoming extinct. The dingo is seen by many as being responsible for Thylacine extinction on the Australian mainland about 2,000 years ago, although a recent study challenges this view. Dingoes have a prominent role in the culture of Aboriginal Australians as a feature of stories and ceremonies, and they are depicted on rock carvings and cave paintings.
Breeds[]
| Breeds | Description | Image |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Dingo | Lives in North Territory & Queensland | |
| Southeast Dingo | Lives in South Australia & Western Australia | |
| New Guinea Singing Dog | Lives in New Guinea |