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