Zoology of the ZooPl. CCI
African wild dog
Lycaon pictus
Mammalia · Carnivora · Canidae
Fig. 1. African wild dog
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | About 0.6-0.75 m at the shoulder |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 18-36 kg |
| Food | Antelope |
| Lifespan | About 10 years (est.) |
| Society | Packs; pups fed first |
| Habitat | grassland, forest |
| Range | Africa |
| Wild or tame | Wild |
Each dog's patchwork coat is unique. It has four toes on each foot (dholes have five on the front). Packs sneeze to vote on when to set off on a hunt.
Observe: Look for the big round ears.