African Wild Dog
Taxonomy
- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Mammalia
- order: Carnivora
- family: Canidae
- genus: Lycaon
- scientific name: Lycaon pictus
Characteristics
- prey: Antelope, Warthog, Rodents
- name of young: Pup
- group behavior: Pack
- estimated population size: Less than 5,000
- biggest threat: Habitat loss
- most distinctive feature: Four toes on each foot rather than five
- other name(s): Hunting Dog, Painted Dog, Painted Wolf
- gestation period: 70 days
- habitat: Open plains and savanna
- predators: Lions, Hyenas, Humans
- diet: Carnivore
- average litter size: 8
- lifestyle: Crepuscular
- common name: African Wild Dog
- number of species: 1
- location: sub-Saharan Africa
- slogan: Also known as the painted dog!
- group: Mammal
- color: BrownGreyRedBlackWhiteGoldTan
- skin type: Fur
- top speed: 45 mph
- lifespan: 10 - 13 years
- weight: 17kg - 36kg (39lbs - 79lbs)
- length: 75cm - 110cm (29in - 43in)
- age of sexual maturity: 12 - 18 months
- age of weaning: 3 months
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