{"product_id":"9781486318483","title":"Canis dingo","description":"Author: Bradley P. Smith\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781486318483\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: CSIRO Publishing\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Jun 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 296\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCanis dingo\u003c\/i\u003e is a captivating exploration of one of Australia's most iconic and polarising species. Drawing on two decades of scientific research, historical records and firsthand fieldwork, Bradley P. Smith traces how a wild canid became entangled in myth, law and livestock conflict, revealing what is at stake in the way Australia treats its apex predator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs new scientific discoveries unsettle entrenched views, and awareness of the dingo's ecological and cultural value grows, Australia is being forced to confront uncomfortable questions. Is the dingo a native species or a feral intruder? A wild canid or domestic dog gone rogue? A threat to biodiversity or one of its last remaining guardians? The answers matter, because they flow into real-world decisions that determine whether dingoes are protected or killed across much of the continent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending field science, published research, historical evidence and expert perspectives, this book cuts through longstanding myth and political noise to offer a deeper understanding of the dingo and its place in modern Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Beautifully written and literally bursting with factual information. Of all of the publications on dingoes...this is a standout for readability.'  Lyn Watson, FounderDirector of the Australian Dingo Foundation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47845878562974,"sku":"ADS-9781486318483","price":59.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781486318483.jpg?v=1781223758","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781486318483","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}