Dingo
/ˈdɪŋɡəʊ/noun
A type of wild dog found mainly in Australia.
The dingo is a threat to livestock in some parts of Australia.
Often appears as...
- wild dingo
- australian dingo
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Wild Nature
Dingoes are wild canines, not domestic dogs, and are often seen as a symbol of the Australian wilderness.
Documentaries about Australia often feature the dingo in natural settings.
Pro Tip 2/3Threat to Livestock
Farmers consider dingoes a pest because they can attack livestock like sheep or calves.
Farmers may install fences to protect their animals from dingo predation.
Pro Tip 3/3Protected Status
In some areas, dingoes are protected by law, despite their impact on farming.
The national park has strict rules against harming dingoes.
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canine
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