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Can you keep an African wild dog as a pet?

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"They are actually Africa's wolf, and just like wolves, they do not make good pets. They need to be out in the wild doing what they are supposed to be doing - ranging many miles every day and hunting to find the food they need to survive and feed pups."


Are African wild dogs actually dogs?

African wild dogs are neither wolves nor dogs, even though they belong to the Canidae family. In fact, they have their own genus. Their biggest populations are in the open plains and sparse woodland of Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Zambia, Tanzania, and Mozambique.

Are African wild dogs vicious?

African wild dogs have an ill-deserved reputation as aggressive, vicious killers. In fact, unlike almost any other predator, they live in extraordinary co-operation with one another. For example, the young and ill are allowed to feed first after a successful hunt.

Can wild dogs breed with domestic dogs?

Wild dogs are not related to domestic dogs and cannot interbreed with them. They are a single species on a unique evolutionary lineage and if anything are more closely related to wolves than dogs. No two wild dogs have the same markings, which makes them easily identifiable as individuals.

How long do African wild dogs live in captivity?

African wild dogs live about 10 years in the wild and in captivity.

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