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