Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:26am on 27 Aug 2025,Wednesday Science
Around 4,000 years ago, India’s desi dogs travelled 7,000 kms and reached Australia. Scientists say these dogs later became the dingo, now seen as Australia’s native animal. Genetic studies show a strong link between Indian dogs and dingoes. Aboriginal people lived with dingoes, raised them, and told stories about them. Dingoes also changed Australia’s ecology as top predators. Archaeological records confirm their sudden arrival about 3,500 years ago. The desi dogs, known for their curled tails and sharp ears, survive in India even today. Their pawprints in Australia tell of a long journey from South Asia. (PC: India Today)
