Two recently published studies by a Montana State University ecologist reveal new findings about the relationship between ...

The IUCN Red List estimates the current total African wild dog population to be just over 6700 adults. Of these, only about 1400 are classified as “mature individuals.” This designation, an ...

African wild dogs, also known as painted dogs, are dangerous due to their pack-hunting behavior. Though they rarely attack humans, their powerful jaws and coordinated pack tactics can take down ...

African wild dogs, which have a 70-percent success rate in their predatory kills, are touted as the world’s most efficient hunters in the animal kingdom. They hunt in packs and relentlessly ...

Studies determine how prey density affects African wild dogs and lions. Two recently published studies by a Montana State University ecologist reveal new findings about the relationship between ...

The African Wild Dog, also known as the painted wolf for its distinctive patchwork coat, is a master strategist in the animal kingdom. Despite its prowess in hunting and profound social structures, ...

Wild dogs are social and gather in packs of around ten individuals, but some packs number more than 40. They are opportunistic predators that hunt medium-sized ruminants, such as gazelles. In a sprint ...

"African wild dog (Lycaon pictus). Woodcut from my archive, published in 1875." Scary gray Wolf or Timber wolf (Canis lupus) standing and looking back. Wildlife scene. Cartoon character of a dangerous ...

Wild dogs are social and gather in packs of around ten individuals, but some packs number more than 40. They are opportunistic predators that hunt medium-sized ruminants, such as gazelles. In a sprint ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Wild dogs have disappeared from 25 of the 39 countries in which they were previously found ...

But a newly published study by a team of researchers based in Great Britain finds that African wild dogs will likely go extinct too if average global temperatures increase by more than 3°C (5.4°F).