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    African wild dog

    The African wild dog, also called painted dog and Cape hunting dog, is a wild canine native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is the largest wild canine in Africa, and the only extant member of the genus Lycaon, which is distinguished from Canis by dentition highly specialised for a hypercarnivorous diet and by a lack of dewclaws. It is estimated that there are around 6,600 adults living in 39 subpopulations, all threatened by habitat fragmentation, human persecution and outbreaks of disease. As the largest subpopulation probably consists of fewer than 250 individuals, the African wild dog has been listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List since 1990. The African wild dog is a specialized hunter of terrestrial ungulates, mostly hunting at dawn and dusk, but also displays diurnal activity. It captures its prey by using stamina and cooperative hunting to exhaust them. Wikipedia

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  2. en.wikipedia.org

    The African wild dog (Lycaon pictus), also called painted dog and Cape hunting dog, is a wild canine native to sub-Saharan Africa.It is the largest wild canine in Africa, and the only extant member of the genus Lycaon, which is distinguished from Canis by dentition highly specialised for a hypercarnivorous diet and by a lack of dewclaws.. It is estimated that there are around 6,600 adults ...
  3. worldwildlife.org

    Learn about the endangered African wild dog, a social and fast predator that lives in deserts, forests and grasslands. Find out how WWF works to protect its habitat, prevent conflicts with humans and diseases, and support research and adoption.
  4. nationalgeographic.com

    Learn about the African wild dog, also known as the painted dog, a social and cooperative carnivore that lives in packs and hunts antelopes and wildebeests. Find out why this species is endangered and how you can help protect it.
  5. animalia.bio

    The African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) is the largest wild canine in Africa, and the only extant member of the genus Lycaon; it is distinguished from Canis by dentition highly specialized for a hypercarnivorous diet, and by a lack of dewclaws. Although not as prominent in African folklore or culture as other African carnivores, the African wild ...
  6. britannica.com

    Nov 12, 2024The African wild dog is about 76-102 cm (30-41 inches) long, exclusive of its 31-41-cm tail, stands about 60 cm (24 inches) tall at the shoulder, and weighs about 16-23 kg (35-50 pounds). The African wild dog is long-limbed with a broad flat head, a short muzzle, and large erect ears.
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  7. Even if African wild dogs were suitable as pets, it would be irresponsible to own one. At this point, every animal of breeding age is important for the survival of the species. African Wild Dog Care. In zoos, African wild dogs are part of a Species Survival Program (SSP) that selects the most genetically diverse animals to breed.
  8. thoughtco.com

    The African wild dog, or painted dog, is a fierce predator found in the open plains to dense forests of sub-Saharan Africa.The Latin name, Lycaon pictus, means "painted wolf" and refers to the animal's mottled coat.African wild dogs may be mostly solid-colored or painted with patches of black, brown, red, yellow, and white.
  9. simple.wikipedia.org

    The African wild dog or painted dog (Lycaon pictus) is a carnivorous mammal of the Canidae family. [3] In past centuries it had a wide distribution in Africa. The African wild dog is very social, living in packs. They hunt various kinds of antelopes, wildebeests, zebras, and other ungulates, which they catch by chasing them to exhaustion. Like ...

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