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May 19, 2026 at 09:06 PM
Likely Kicked by a Kangaroo, This Dingo Healed a Millennium Ago Thanks to Help From an Aboriginal Community That Continued to Honor It for 500 Years
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
New research reveals an ancient Aboriginal community in Australia cared for a dingo injured by a kangaroo, honoring its burial site for 500 years, showcasing deep human-animal connection.
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ancient culture
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