Africa’s most successful hunters
African wild dogs, also known as African painted dogs, are very cooperative and rely on pack members to have specific jobs. Wild dogs have a variety of different ways to communicate- including sneezing.
African wild dog
Lycaon pictus
Status
Endangered
Activity Period
Diurnal
Classification
Mammal
Habitat
African wild dogs are found in a variety of spaces, including savannas, grasslands, and dry forests.
Range
Mainly in countries within eastern and southern Africa, as far north as Chad.
Life Expectancy
Similar to large domestic dogs, an average life expectancy would be about 10 years.
Diet
These canines are expert hunters and boast the highest success rate of any large African predators. They can hunt anything from huge water buffalo to small gazelle. Here, the wild dog brothers favorite meal is a whole rabbit.
Social Structure
Wild dogs have an incredibly complex structure, often considered the most social canine. They hardly ever fight, choose leaders based on intelligence, and can even put decisions to a vote.
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