ABOUT
Anatomy and Appearance- An African Wild Dog is 37 - 80 pounds, 24 - 30 inches tall, 30 inches at the shoulder, has 4 legs, and fur with spots.
Diet- African wild dogs are expert hunters. They prefer wildebeest and medium-size antelopes, including impala, greater kudu, springbok, and Thomson's gazelles. Although impalas make up the majority of their diet, what they eat depends on where they live.
Reproduction and Young- “African Wild dog” may reproduce once in a year. It may happen between March and June.
Behavior- They start the hunt in an organized, cooperative manner. When prey is targeted, some of the dogs run close to the animal, while others follow behind, taking over when the leader is tired. They can run long distances, at speeds up to about 35 miles per hour. Of the large carnivores, wild dogs are the most efficient hunters – targeted prey rarely escapes. They tear the flesh until the animal falls, consuming even if it is still alive. This behavior may prejudice people against them, although in reality it may be no worse than the prolonged kills of other carnivores.
Diet- African wild dogs are expert hunters. They prefer wildebeest and medium-size antelopes, including impala, greater kudu, springbok, and Thomson's gazelles. Although impalas make up the majority of their diet, what they eat depends on where they live.
Reproduction and Young- “African Wild dog” may reproduce once in a year. It may happen between March and June.
Behavior- They start the hunt in an organized, cooperative manner. When prey is targeted, some of the dogs run close to the animal, while others follow behind, taking over when the leader is tired. They can run long distances, at speeds up to about 35 miles per hour. Of the large carnivores, wild dogs are the most efficient hunters – targeted prey rarely escapes. They tear the flesh until the animal falls, consuming even if it is still alive. This behavior may prejudice people against them, although in reality it may be no worse than the prolonged kills of other carnivores.