Wild dog

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 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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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

a highly gifted hunter: African Wild Dog Kwando, Botswana We were waiting for this dog to come up a termite mount, so I was able to take that low angle shot, thanks to our guide who sniffed that the animal would go there. African Wild Dogs (Lycaon Pictus) are highly endangered. Only about 4500 are living in the wild. Although they are not as cute as Polar Bears or Cheetah, not as human as Gorilla or Chimpanzee, they deserve our protection. They are excellent hunters, much more successfull…

Beautiful markings found on the African wild dog, aka painted dog. Photo taken in Northern Botswana.