More than most any animal other than the kangaroo, the Dingo is synonymous with the Australian outback. But just as with so many creatures that have come into conflict with humans, the Dingo has gotten a bit of a bad rap. However when their history is examined and thoughtfully considered, they are actually quite fascinating.
In the recently published The Dingo Debate: Origins, Behaviour and Conservation, editor Bradley Smith has compiled the work of a number of authorities – himself included – on Dingos in an effort to make known just what complicated creatures they are and to bring attention to just how precarious their continued existence is.
