What an incredible animal. This dog species was able to maintain and survive throughout time. What were once believed to be extinct, the New Guinea highland wild dog has emerged from the brink of extinction! Learn more about them below!
The New Guinea highland wild dog has been confirmed as rediscovered on the island in the South Pacific.
via: Life With Dogs.
via: Life With Dogs.
Aside from finding out that the famous singing dogs of New Guinea are close relatives of the highland wild dog, it was also discovered that they are probably the most ancient species of dog still alive. They may also be a key ancestor of domesticated dogs, too.
WOW! They're almost too beautiful to be real! How this dog species was able to survive for so long is a feat! Who knows what else they can teach us about domesticated dogs and other secrets of nature. It sure makes us want to travel to their homeland to see them up close and personal!
For more about the New Guinea wild dog, check out Life With Dogs.
