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Dingoes, having arrived in Australia between 3,500 to 5,000 years ago, emerged as the continent's apex predator, supplanting the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger. Their journey began when they were likely brought by seafarers as hunting aids or food. Over time, dingoes adapted to a diverse range of environments, becoming skilled hunters capable of surviving on minimal water—up to three weeks without a drink by deriving moisture from their prey.