The top speed it is able to reach is 72kph (45mph). The average weight of the african wild dog is 17kg - 36kg (39lbs - 79lbs). African Wild Dog lives in open plains and savanna. It has a fur skin type. The diet is carnivore. The life span is 10 - 13 years. African Wild Dog which scientific name is lycaon pictus is 75cm - 110cm (29in - 43in).
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Facts about african wild dogs
Name | African Wild Dog |
Common Name | African wild dog |
Diet | Carnivore |
Phylum | Chordata |
Conservation Status | Endangered |
Skin Type | Fur |
Prey | Antelope, warthog, rodents |
Group | Mammal |
Class | Mammalia |
Predators | Lions, hyenas, humans |
Habitat | Open plains and savanna |
Weight | 17kg - 36kg (39lbs - 79lbs) |
Family | Canidae |
Average Litter Size | 8 |
Order | Carnivora |
Genus | Lycaon |
Colour | Grey, black, white, brown, tan, gold, red |
Scientific Name | Lycaon pictus |
Lifestyle | Crepuscular |
Life Span | 10 - 13 years |
Size (L) | 75cm - 110cm (29in - 43in) |
Top Speed | 72kph (45mph) |
Kingdom | Animalia |