Dingoesare one of Australias most well-known wild denizens.
But theres been some debate over where these animals fall along the canine branch of life.
The new research was led by scientists from the Queensland University Of Technology.
Dingoes, like the one above, have very little in common with modern breeds, new research suggests.© Jenny Evans via Getty
There are two major groups of dingoes today living in the eastern and western halves of Australia.
By illuminating their genetic past, the researchers hope their work can help inform dingo conservation efforts.
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