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

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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 #mammals #dogs

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,

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