Dingoes are wild canids native to Australia, found in diverse habitats ranging from deserts and grasslands to forests. They have a lean, muscular build, a pointed muzzle, and typically exhibit a sandy yellow or reddish-brown coat. Dingoes are known for their adaptability and hunting skills, often preying on small mammals, birds, and reptiles. Social animals, they usually live and hunt in packs, which helps them effectively manage their territories and food resources. Females give birth to litters of 4-6 pups, which are raised communally by the pack. Dingoes play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance by controlling the populations of other species. However, they face threats from habitat loss, hybridization with domestic dogs, and human conflict. Conservation efforts are essential to preserve their unique genetic lineage and ecological role.
IUCN status: Unknown
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