Dingoes determined as intermediary between wolves and domestic dog breeds, research finds

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Updated April 26 2022 - 1:02pm, first published 11:00am
An international consortium of researchers have found dingoes are genetically different from domestic dogs after decoding their genome. Photo by Craig Manners (Unsplash)
An international consortium of researchers have found dingoes are genetically different from domestic dogs after decoding their genome. Photo by Craig Manners (Unsplash)

The sequencing of the genome for the pure Desert Dingo has revealed the evolutionary positioning of the animal, leading to a hypothesis that dingoes are far less likely to eat farm animals.

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Philippe Perez

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Philippe is a journalist for Australian Community Media's Stock & Land. He is based in Ballarat and covers all aspects of Victoria's farming community and industry. To get in contact, email philippe.perez@stockandland.com.au

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