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dingo (Canis lupus dingo)

Dingo (Canis dingo, C. lupus familiaris dingo, or C. lupus dingo).

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Also Known As	Canis familiaris dingo • Canis lupus dingo • warrigal • Canis dingo

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dingo (Canis lupus dingo)

Dingo (Canis dingo, C. lupus familiaris dingo, or C. lupus dingo).

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