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A Dingo is one of
the oldest breeds of dogs. It is believed to be introduced to Australia
by Aboriginals from New Guinea about 3,000 years ago. The Aboriginals called
it Warrigal and it was their only domestic animal. Dingos cannot bark, but,
let out a mournful cry. Usually Dingos are a ginger colour with white points
also black and tan, and also in white.Their bodies can grow to one metre
with a extra 30 cm bushy tail. They have large and always erect ears. Dingos
live in well-defined groups and roam all of Australia except in Tasmania.
Dingos prey on Wombats, Wallabies, Kangaroos and Rabbits.They also prey
on sheep and have been considered pests. To exclude Dingos from the eastern
states of Australia a fence was erected which came to be known as 'the longest
fence in the world'. Dingos breed once a year and on average have 3-4 pups.
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