Dingoes at the Garbage Dump (IMAGE)

American Institute of Biological Sciences

Dingoes at the Garbage Dump

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Dingoes exposed to human-provided food have demonstrated altered behaviors and social structures, even forming a distinct genetic grouping. It is thought that these phenomena could potentially lead to speciation events among wild carnivores.

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