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African wild dog

Lycaon pictus

African wild dogs are colorful and social animals that live in packs. They are known for their playful nature and teamwork when hunting for food.

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The African wild dog has a unique coat of irregular, patchy markings in black, white, and yellow-brown, different on each individual. They possess large, rounded ears that are very distinctive. Their slender bodies and long legs are adapted for running.

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African wild dog
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African wild dog

Kategorie

Säugetiere

Seltenheit

Rare

Gefahr

3/5 · Mittel

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Interessante Fakten

African wild dogs 'sneeze' to vote if the pack should hunt or rest!

These amazing hunters share their meals, even regurgitating food for pups and injured adults!

They use a variety of sounds, including hoots and growls, to talk to each other!

Wild dogs can run almost silently, allowing them to sneak up on unsuspecting prey!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Teamwork Tactic

African wild dogs can hunt in large groups, chasing prey until exhausted, because teamwork gives them high success rates.

Fähigkeit

Endurance Runner

The African wild dog has incredible stamina that helps them pursue prey for long distances, making them deadly hunters.

Fähigkeit

Sonic Ears

African wild dogs have large, round ears that help them hear faint sounds of prey or pack members from far away.

Maße und Details

Länge
75-110 cm
Gewicht
18-36 kg
Lebenserwartung
10-12 Jahre
Top Speed
70 km/h
Wurfgröße
6-12
Tragzeit
69-73 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

These expert hunters work together to catch and eat medium-sized animals.

Hauptnahrung

  • antelope
  • warthogs
  • gazelles
  • hares

Nahrungssuche

  • Pursuit

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

hunts

Greater Kudu

Tragelaphus strepsiceros

A common prey item for wild dog packs.

hunts

Impala

Aepyceros melampus

Often chased by wild dogs due to their speed.

hunts

Warthog

Phacochoerus africanus

An important food source for wild dog packs.

eaten by

Lion

Panthera leo

Lions often steal wild dog kills and sometimes kill wild dogs.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

African Hunting DogPainted Wolf

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

3/5 · Mittel

Always watch from a distance and never try to approach wild animals.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von African wild dog?

75-110 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von African wild dog?

18-36 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von African wild dog?

10-12 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von African wild dog?

70 km/h

Was frisst African wild dog?

These expert hunters work together to catch and eat medium-sized animals.

Wo findet man African wild dog normalerweise?

Savannas

Wie jagt African wild dog?

Pursuit

Was ist der/die/das wurfgröße von African wild dog?

6-12

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