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dingo (Canis lupus 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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dingo: Facts & Related Content

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Last Updated: Jun 14, 2025

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Bunbury mourns loss of its 'Red Dog', an alpine dingo called Marley • June 11, 2025, 2:05 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))

Vincent Namatjira's King Dingo exhibition reaches new heights in Vivid projection • May 23, 2025, 7:59 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))

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Also Known As	Canis familiaris dingo • Canis lupus dingo • warrigal • Canis dingo

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dingo (Canis lupus dingo)

Dingo (Canis dingo, C. lupus familiaris dingo, or C. lupus dingo).

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