The African Wild Dog
African wild dog ... The African wild dog (Lycaon pictus), also known as the painted dog or Cape hunting dog, is a wild canine native to sub-Saharan Africa.
African Wild Dog | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
Facts ... The wild dog is one of the world's most endangered mammals. The largest populations remain in southern Africa and the southern part of East Africa ( ...
African Wild Dog - African Wildlife Foundation
The wild dog — also sometimes called the hunting dog or African painted dog — has a colorful, patchy coat; large bat-like ears; and a bushy tail with a white ...
African wild dog, facts and photos - National Geographic
African wild dogs were once found across the African continent but their populations have declined due to loss of habitat and threats from farmers who fear for ...
African Wild Dog Facts: Diet, Habitat, & Conservation | IFAW
Why are African wild dogs endangered? Unfortunately, African wild dogs face many threats that are significantly reducing their numbers. Because their natural ...
Interesting facts about African wild dogs (Infographic)
The African wild dog is one of the world's most endangered mammals and can be identified by its long legs and irregular fur patterns. Wild dogs ...
African Wild Dog - Reid Park Zoo
Reid Park Zoo is home to four female African wild dogs. Social bonds are just as important for this family group as they are for the species in its natural ...
African wild dog facts - Fauna & Flora International
African wild dogs are struggling to cope with habitat fragmentation caused by the rapid increase in human settlements and infrastructure development that are ...
African Wild Dog Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature - PBS
African wild dogs weigh 40 to 79 pounds with males slightly heavier than females. They are 30 to 43 inches in length and stand 24 to 30 inches at shoulder ...
African Wild Dog - Global Conservation
African wild dogs, also known as painted dogs or painted wolves, are the largest canids in Africa and the second largest in the world after ...
The African wild dog: Painted wolf of the savannas | One Earth
The Indigenous San people of Botswana (once known as the 'Bushmen') see the African wild dog as the embodiment of the ultimate hunter and ...
African Wild Dog - Cheetah Conservation Initiative
African wild dogs are slender, long legged canids with individually unique coat patterns of black, brown, white and tan fur.
The African Wild Dog: Everything You Need to Know
The African wild dog is a canine, but unlike other dogs, it only has four toes per foot. The weight of adult wild dogs ranges from 18 to 36 kg (40 to 79 lb.).
Lycaon pictus (African wild dog) - Animal Diversity Web
Lycaon pictus literally means "painted or ornate wolf." The fur appears to be painted with brown, red, black, yellow and white areas.
African Painted Dog | Saint Louis Zoo
The Saint Louis Zoo is dedicated to saving species and bringing people and wildlife together. Home to over 16000 animals, many of which are endangered,…
5.1 Africa's Vanishing Predator The African Wild Dog
Once nearly 500,000 wild dogs roamed Africa, however now there is only an estimated 3,000 to 5,000. With greatly reduced numbers from the encroachment on farmer ...
African wild dog - Canid Specialist Group
African Wild Dogs have disappeared from much of their former range. Their population is currently estimated at approximately 6,600 adults in 39 subpopulations, ...
The African Wild Dog Conservancy is dedicated to protecting African ...
The African Wild Dog Conservancy is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to working with local communities, and national and international stakeholders ...
The Most Successful Hunter In Africa | Wild Dogs Documentary
African wild dogs are the most successful hunters in Africa. Their attacks succeeded 85% of the time. So much so a massive pack plan a ...
How you can help African Wild Dogs - Conservation Travel Africa
African wild dogs (also known as painted dogs or painted wolves), are the second most endangered carnivore in Africa.