Scientists find dingoes genetically different from domestic dogs after decoding genome
by Donna Lu from World news | The Guardian on (#5YF56)
The canine is an intermediary between wolves and domestic dog breeds, research shows
Dingoes are genetically distinct from domestic dogs and their evolution has been shaped by Australia's environment, scientists who have fully decoded the dingo genome have said.
An international team of researchers have analysed the genetic makeup of a pure desert dingo called Sandy Maliki, finding that dingoes are an intermediary between wolves and domestic dog breeds.
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