Gallery description : pictures of african dogs

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
NameAfrican Wild Dog
GenusLycaon
KingdomAnimalia
PredatorsLions, hyenas, humans
Skin TypeFur
HabitatOpen plains and savanna
OrderCarnivora
LifestyleCrepuscular
FamilyCanidae
Life Span10 - 13 years
Scientific NameLycaon pictus
DietCarnivore
Common NameAfrican wild dog
ColourGrey, black, white, brown, tan, gold, red
PreyAntelope, warthog, rodents
Top Speed72kph (45mph)
PhylumChordata
Average Litter Size8
GroupMammal
Size (L)75cm - 110cm (29in - 43in)
Weight17kg - 36kg (39lbs - 79lbs)
ClassMammalia
Conservation StatusEndangered
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