- Where to see one
- 5 U.S. zoos in our directory hold new guinea singing dog, confirmed against each zoo's own animal list.
Conservation status
Not Evaluated
This species has not been assessed for the IUCN Red List, so it sits outside the threat scale entirely.
About the new guinea singing dog
The New Guinea singing dog is an ancient lineage of dog from the New Guinea Highlands, closely related to the Australian dingo. It was once classified as a separate species, Canis hallstromi, and its taxonomic status is still debated. It is one of the few canines considered barkless and is named for a melodious howl that rises sharply in pitch at the start and reaches very high frequencies at the end. Dogs often howl together in synchronised choruses, most commonly in the morning and evening. Local reports say they feed on small to medium-sized marsupials, rodents, birds and fruit. Flexible limbs and spine let them spread their legs sideways to 90° and climb trees.
New Guinea Singing Dog facts
- Its legs can spread sideways to 90°, comparable to the Norwegian Lundehund.
- Genetic work found New Guinea Highland wild dogs basal to both the dingo and the singing dog.
- At high arousal it gives a high-frequency trill with a distinctly bird-like character.
- Captive males often help raise the pups, including by regurgitating food.
Where to see new guinea singing dog in the U.S.
5 zoos across 4 states
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California· 1
Idaho· 1
Missouri· 1
North Carolina· 2
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