Canine that preys on red kangaroo and swamp wallaby (5)

I believe the answer is:

dingo

(Other definitions for dingo that I've seen before include "Australian native" , "Scavenger" , "Wild thing" , "Wild Australian dog" , "Yellow Australian dog" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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