Most Australia’s ‘Wild Dogs’ Are Actually Dingoes, DNA Study Finds

May 14, 2026 - 14:45
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Most Australia’s ‘Wild Dogs’ Are Actually Dingoes, DNA Study Finds
Koungoulos et al. discovered for the first time clear links between fossils of the iconic Australian dingo and dogs from East Asia and New Guinea. Image credit: Sharkolot.

A large genetic survey reveals that the country’s so-called ‘wild dogs’ remain predominantly dingo, reshaping debates over conservation and wildlife management.

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