Habitat
savanna
Weight
18 to 36 kg
Population
over 2,300
Diet
carnivore
Lifespan
10 to 12 years
Scientific Name
Lycaon Pictus
IUCN Status
EN ยท EndangeredAfrican wild dogs, also known as painted wolves, live and hunt in packs. They have a unique social structure, with a dominant breeding pair and a highly cooperative pack dynamic. Their mottled coats are a patchwork of black, brown, yellow, and white, each pattern unique to the individual.
Wild dogs are exceptional hunters with a success rate far higher than that of lions and leopards. Their hunts are highly organized, with the pack working together to chase down and exhaust their prey.