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Dingoes are considered feral dogs as they descended from domesticated ancestors. The relationship between the dogs and the Indigenous peoples of Australia is considered one of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commensalism commensalism], in which two organisms live in close association, but do not depend on each other for survival. The two hunt, sleep, and associate with each other, but are capable of surviving independently on their own. Any Dingo that interacts with humans can be socialized and become an "owned" dog, but they are still considered wild animals. As such, its status as a domestic animal is not clear. | Dingoes are considered feral dogs as they descended from domesticated ancestors. The relationship between the dogs and the Indigenous peoples of Australia is considered one of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commensalism commensalism], in which two organisms live in close association, but do not depend on each other for survival. The two hunt, sleep, and associate with each other, but are capable of surviving independently on their own. Any Dingo that interacts with humans can be socialized and become an "owned" dog, but they are still considered wild animals. As such, its status as a domestic animal is not clear. | ||
[[File:Dingo walking - DPLA - 026a12b934a17352c2cba61e68a3a3c3.jpg | [[File:Dingo walking - DPLA - 026a12b934a17352c2cba61e68a3a3c3.jpg|thumb|left| An example of a cream white coated Dingo. Photo from the [https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q110673471 Colorado State University Libraries].]] | ||
Dingo attacks on humans are rare in Australia, and when they do occur are generally on young children. One of the most well-known incidents was the [[wikipedia:Death of Azaria Chamberlain|Death of Azaria Chamberlain]]. In 1980, a nine-week old girl was taken by Dingoes from her family's campsite and never found. Since the incident, the phrase "A dingo ate my baby!" has become a pop culture reference. The story has been made into a book, TV series, and even an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindy_(opera) Opera]. | Dingo attacks on humans are rare in Australia, and when they do occur are generally on young children. One of the most well-known incidents was the [[wikipedia:Death of Azaria Chamberlain|Death of Azaria Chamberlain]]. In 1980, a nine-week old girl was taken by Dingoes from her family's campsite and never found. Since the incident, the phrase "A dingo ate my baby!" has become a pop culture reference. The story has been made into a book, TV series, and even an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindy_(opera) Opera]. | ||