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A dingo, an Australian wild dog with a tan coat and white markings, stands alert on a rock with green foliage in the background. dingo Dingo (Canis dingo, C. lupus familiaris dingo, or C. lupus dingo). Dingo (Canis dingo, C. familiaris dingo, or C. lupus dingo).
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A dingo, an Australian wild dog with a tan coat and white markings, stands alert on a rock with green foliage in the background.
dingo (Canis lupus dingo) Most authorities regard dingos as a subspecies of the wolf (Canis lupus dingo); however, some authorities consider dingos to be their own species (C. dingo).

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Also known as: Canis dingo, Canis familiaris dingo, Canis lupus dingo, warrigal(Show More)
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dingo, (Canis lupus dingo, Canis dingo), member of the family Canidae native to Australia. Most authorities regard dingoes as a subspecies of the wolf (Canis lupus dingo); however, some authorities consider dingoes to be their own species (C. dingo). The name dingo is also used to describe wild dogs of Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and New Guinea. The dingo was apparently introduced to Southeast Asia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Australia by sea travelers. Although the...

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