As a result, they are often considered pests and have been killed by farmers for their behavior.
The study also suggested that modern dingoes share little genetic ancestry with domestic dogs.
Rather, their ancestors are ancient dogs and wolves from China and the Tibetan plateau.
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However, the study revealed that the populations had been separated for over 2,000 years.
Genetic analysis of 42 ancient dingo specimens sheds light on their evolution.
Todays dingoes likely resulted from a single wave of migration into Australia.
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Southeastern populations mixed with New Guinea singing dogs around 2,500 years ago.
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