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What is an African Wild Dog?

By SamK on February 21, 2024
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African Wild Dog

African Wild Dog, also known as the Painted Wolf or Cape Hunting Dog, is a highly social and endangered canid species found in sub-Saharan Africa.

Classification of the African Wild Dog:

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Canidae
Genus: Lycaon
Species: Lycaon pictus

These dogs are known for their cooperative hunting behavior, distinctive coat patterns, and complex social structures.