Dingo (IMAGE) University of New South Wales Caption A dingo in semi-arid Australia. Extermination of dingoes and consequent loss of small mammals have led to a rapid spread of woody shrubs across semi-arid Australia. Credit Ben Moore Usage Restrictions With appropriate caption and credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.