Wild dogs

The African Wild Dog (Lycaon pictus), also called painted dog, painted wolf, or Cape hunting dog, is a species of canid native to Southern and Eastern Africa. They are one of the most successful predators on the African savanna, and have a 80% kill rate, which is far more superior than the kill rate of other predators like the 25% kill rate of lions. However, they are highly afraid of lions, who will kill wild dogs because of predatory competition, since both of them go for the same prey…

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The African Wild Dog (Lycaon pictus) is a mammal native only to Africa. It is a member of the canidae family which also includes dogs, coyotes,

The Wild dog is South Africa’s most endangered large carnivore with their large rounded Satelite ears stand out like radars.

Last portrait of an African wild dog!

These fantastic images submitted to Africa Geographic's Photographer of the Year will have you contacting them to arrange your next safari

“Rikaon,” a wild African hunting dog, Kruger National Park, South Africa. The African wild dog (Lycaon pictus), also known as African hunting dog or painted wolf, is a canid native to sub-Saharan Africa. Listed as endangered.

What type of Wild Dog you are based on your birth month

Dholes are social wild dogs classified as endangered largely due to loss of habitat and lack of available prey. www.sandiegozoo.org

Some interesting facts about these beautiful animals They are also known as painted dogs or Cape hunting dogs. They are social animals and live in packs of up to 20 individuals. African wild dogs are endangered, and there are only an estimated 5,000-6,000 left in the wild. #africa #wilddogs #animalportraits #wildlife #nature #ai #wildlifefacts #capehuntingdogs #africanwilddogs #safari #savethewild #wilddogsofafrica