Dingo Canis lupus dingo
Like the domestic dog, the dingo is a subspecies of gray wolf. That means all three animals have nearly identical DNA!
ORIGIN:
Australia and Southeast Asia
HABITAT:
Plains and forests
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
20-40 lbs
Length: 30-35 in
DIET:
Rabbits, wallabies, fruit and seeds
PREDATORS:
Crocodiles and birds of prey
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Powerful bite
REPRODUCTION:
2-month gestation; sexually mature at 22 months
THREATS:
Hybridization with domestic dogs
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
13 yrs in human care
What is a group of dingos called?
Pack |
Troop |
Flamboyance | Business |
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