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|genus = [[Canis]] |
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+ | |species = [[Gray Wolf|Canis Lupus]] (alternate: '''Canis dingo''') |
| + | *'''[[Domestic Dog|Canis Lupus Familiaris]]''' |
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| + | *'''Canis Lupus Familiaris Dingo''' |
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| + | |status = Vulnerable}}The '''Dingo''' ('''Canis lupus dingo'''), is a distinct race of the Dog, acting as a sub species of the [[Gray Wolf|gray wolf]] found mainly in [[wikipedia:Australia|Australia]], as well as [[wikipedia:Southeast Asia|Southeast Asia]], where it is said to have originated. |
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| + | The dingo's habitat ranges from [[wikipedia:Desert|deserts]] to [[wikipedia:Grassland|grasslands]] and the edges of [[wikipedia:Forest|forests]]. Dingoes will normally make their [[Burrow|dens]] in deserted rabbit holes and hollow logs close to an essential supply of water. |
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| + | The dingo is the largest terrestrial [[Predation|predator]] in Australia, and plays an important role as an [[Apex Predator|apex predator]]. However, the dingo is seen as a pest by [[Livestock|livestock]] farmers due to attacks on animals. Conversely, their predation on [[Leporidae|rabbits]], [[Macropodidae|kangaroos]] and [[Rattus|rats]] may be of benefit to graziers. |
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| + | For many Australians, the dingo is a cultural icon. There is fear of the subspecies becoming [[Extinction|extinct]]. The dingo is seen by many as being responsible for [[Thylacine|thylacine]] extinction on the Australian mainland about two thousand years ago, although a recent study challenges this view. Dingoes have a prominent role in the culture of [[wikipedia:Aboriginal Australians|Aboriginal Australians]] as a feature of stories and ceremonies, and they are depicted on [[wikipedia:Petroglyph|rock carvings]] and [[wikipedia:Cave painting|cave paintings]]. |
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| + | == Breeds == |
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| + | |[[Northwest Dingo]] |
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| + | |Lives in North Territory & Queensland |
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| + | |[[Southeast Dingo]] |
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| + | |Lives in South Australia & Western Australia |
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| + | |[[New Guinea Singing Dog]] |
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| + | |Lives in New Guinea |
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| + | |} |
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[[Category:Animalia]] |
[[Category:Animalia]] |
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[[Category:Carnivora]] |
[[Category:Carnivora]] |
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[[Category:Mammalia]] |
[[Category:Mammalia]] |
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| + | [[Category:Vulnerable Species]] |
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| + | [[Category:Mammals of Australia]] |
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| + | [[Category:Mammals of Queensland]] |
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| + | [[Category:Mammals of South Australia]] |
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| + | [[Category:Mammals of Western Australia]] |
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[[Category:Chordata]] |
[[Category:Chordata]] |
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[[Category:Canis]] |
[[Category:Canis]] |
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| + | [[Category:Go Diego Go! Animals]] |
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| + | [[Category:Wild Kratts Animals]] |
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| + | [[Category:Dog Breeds]] |
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| + | [[Category:Wolves]] |
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| + | [[Category:Super Breed]] |
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Revision as of 20:30, 2 April 2020
| Dingo | |
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| Information | |
| Range | Australia, as well as Southeast Asia, where it is said to have originated. |
| Scientific Classification | |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Carnivora |
| Family | Canidae |
| Genus | Canis |
| Species | Canis Lupus (alternate: Canis dingo)
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| Conservation Status | |
 Vulnerable | |
The Dingo (Canis lupus dingo), is a distinct race of the Dog, acting as a sub species of the gray wolf found mainly in Australia, as well as Southeast Asia, where it is said to have originated.
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 rats may be of benefit to graziers.
For many Australians, the dingo is a cultural icon. There is fear of the subspecies becoming extinct. The dingo is seen by many as being responsible for thylacine extinction on the Australian mainland about two thousand 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 |
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| Northwest Dingo | Lives in North Territory & Queensland | |
| Southeast Dingo | Lives in South Australia & Western Australia | |
| New Guinea Singing Dog | Lives in New Guinea |