African wild dogs are excellent sprinters. They chase their prey over long distances, reaching speeds of up to 55 km/h. Once the hunted animal is exhausted, the pack attacks. Their diet consists mainly of antelopes and warthogs.
Charakteristics
Origin
particularly in Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and in the Kruger National Park in South Africa
Habitat
Savanna
Diet
Antelopes, wildebeests and warthogs
Status
endangered
Weight
up to 30 kg
Achievable age
up to 12 years
Threat Categories of IUCN
Fur art
The name Lycaon pictus translates to “painted dog” – how fitting! Every African wild dog has a fur pattern that is as unique as a fingerprint. This is very useful for researchers, as it allows them to clearly identify individuals only by using photos.
Schon gewusst?
African wild dogs prepare an underground den for their pups before even mating.
Only the dominant pair of a pack breeds.
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