Did you know? African wild dog packs have an 80% success rate when hunting, thanks to high levels of communication. African wild dogs generally live up to the age of 11 when living in the wild. The African wild dog can run up to 44mph – the same as a greyhound!
What are some fun facts about wild dogs?
Ten Facts about the African Wild DogFact #1: Unlike domestic dogs, wild dogs have long legs, four toes on their front feet and large, rounded ears. ... Fact #2: Wild dogs are classified as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
How are African wild dogs unique?
6) African Wild Dogs Have Unique Physical Features Unlike their domestic counterparts, wild dogs only have four toes per forefoot. In addition, a wild dog's large, round ears allow them to keep track of pack members over long distances through audio signals.
How well can African wild dogs hear?
The characteristic large, round ears of the African wild dog have a double purpose. They have excellent hearing for hunting prey, and their large ears help cool the dog off in the hot African climate.
How many teeth do African wild dogs have?
African Wild Dogs differ from other canids Unlike most other canids, which have 5 toes on each paw and 42 teeth, African Wild Dogs has only 4 toes and 40 teeth.
