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dhole
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dhole
Cuon alpinus
Dholes are wild dogs that live in packs and are very social. They have beautiful reddish-brown fur and are great at hunting together in the forests.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The dhole is a striking wild dog with rusty reddish-brown fur, a lighter white or cream belly, and a long, bushy tail tipped with dark fur. Its rounded ears and shorter muzzle give it a distinctive appearance, differing from other canids.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderCarnivoraFamilyCanidaeGenusCuon
Category
MammalsRarity
Rare
Danger
3/5 · Moderate
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Interesting facts
A dhole pack works together to raise all their pups!
Dholes have 40 teeth, fewer than most wild dogs!
Dholes often share food, even with injured pack members!
They love to play, splashing and chasing each other!
Special abilities
Ability
Whistle Talker
Dholes can make unique whistling calls because of their specialized vocalizations that help them communicate across long distances.
Ability
Team Hunter
Dholes can hunt in highly coordinated packs because of their social intelligence that helps them take down prey much larger than themselves.
Ability
River Runner
Dholes can navigate watery environments because of their excellent swimming skills that help them cross rivers and even hunt in water.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 88-113 cm
- Weight
- 10-21 kg
- Lifespan
- 8-10 years
- Top Speed
- 55 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1-12
- Gestation
- 60-70 days
Diet & Feeding
Dholes are skilled hunters who primarily eat deer and wild pigs, sometimes even sharing fruit.
Primary Foods
- Sambar Deer
- Chital Deer
- Wild Boar
- Indian Muntjac
- Hares
- Fruit
Foraging Method
- Pursuit
Ecological connections
hunts
Sambar Deer
Rusa unicolor
Large deer that dhole packs skillfully take down.
hunts
Chital Deer
Axis axis
A common prey species in many dhole habitats.
hunts
Wild Boar
Sus scrofa
Packs often cooperate to take down these large animals.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Carnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Keystone Species
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Also known as
Asiatic Wild DogIndian Wild Dog
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Safety
Danger
3/5 · Moderate
Dholes are wild animals, so it's best to admire them from a distance in nature.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is dhole?
88-113 cm
How much does dhole weigh?
10-21 kg
How long does dhole live?
8-10 years
How fast can dhole move?
55 km/h
What does dhole eat?
Dholes are skilled hunters who primarily eat deer and wild pigs, sometimes even sharing fruit.
Where is dhole usually found?
Forests
How does dhole hunt?
Pursuit
How many babies does dhole usually have?
1-12
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