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What were dingoes like before the European invasion? Centuries-old DNA reveals a surprising history
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What were dingoes like before the European invasion? Centuries-old DNA reveals a surprising history

Yassine Souilmi, Gabriel Conroy, Jane Balme and Sally Wasef
The Conversation, Vol.9 July 2024
2024
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For at least 3,500 years, dingoes have been Australia’s top terrestrial predator. And in current times, they are one of the continent’s most iconic but controversial animals. Dingoes hold significant cultural value, including a long connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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