New DNA evidence shows dingoes are almost 90% pure – and fall into eight distinct groups

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Dingoes have roamed Australia for at least 3,000 years. These clever canines are the mainland’s only native apex predator on land. They also hold deep cultural and spiritual meaning for many First Nations groups.

When European colonists arrived, they brought domestic dogs. These have sporadically bred with some dingo populations and introduced their genes.