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The Dingo evolved from the wolf around 6,000 years ago. They are not
truly native to Australia but are thought to have arrived between
3500 - 4000 years ago |
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The Dingo is a member of a group of primitive dogs characterised by
short coats, erect ears, characteristic skull shape and teeth and,
most importantly an annual breeding cycle. It is a medium built, elegant
and active dog of great nimbleness and agility |
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It is usually ginger in colour with white points, but can be black
with tan points or even white |
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Unlike domestic dogs, which breed twice a year the dingo only breeds
once a year |
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Pure dingoes are becoming rare in some areas due to interbreeding
with domestic dogs |
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The Dingo is commonly found throughout Australia in all habitats,
but is not found in Tasmania |
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Dingoes are mainly carnivorous, but will eat a wide variety of foods
including plant material and insects |
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They are highly intelligent, strong and affectionate |
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They are strongly territorial and form lifetime bonds with family,
either Dingo or human |
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Cat-like in their agility, Dingoes use their paws like hands, and
like to survey their surroundings from a height |
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Although they seldom bark, Dingoes have a wide variety of vocalisations
from melodious singing (howling), to the high pitched yodel, yelp,
crow and purr |
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