Mammalia
EN
Endangered
Endangered (EN)
It faces a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
IUCN Red List classification
Carnivore
African wild dog
Lycaon pictus
The african wild dog is a social canid with a unique patchwork coat.
Natural habitat
Savannas, grasslands and open woodland.
Geographic distribution
Fragmented populations across sub-Saharan Africa.
Diet
Antelope and other mammals hunted cooperatively.
Key characteristics
A social canid with a unique patchwork coat.
Pack members share food and cooperate in caring for pups.
