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The Fascinating Endangered Dingo

Travel down under and you'll discover Australia has a wild canid that fills a vital predator role in the local ecosystem. It's the dingo, a fascinating member of the canid family. This site, the best on the Web for this creature, gives you a look at dingo origins, its relations with humans, and efforts to protect it as a separate species from the wolf and the domestic dog. Check under Dingo News for details of DNA research to identify pure dingoes as distinct from wolves and dogs. And explore Bruce Jacobs's work towards maintaining a sanctuary for these unique animals.

Thu, 16 Mar 2000 07:40:43 -0800

Submitted by: Barbara Petura