African Wild Dog

African Wild Dog

African Wild Dog Facts Overview

Length:75–110 cm Body, 30–40 cm Tail
Weight:39.5 to 79 Pounds
Top Speed:44 Miles Per Hour
Food:Meat – Impala, Gazelle, Hares
Color:Black, White, and Reddish-Brown or Yellow-Brown
Location:Sub-Saharan Africa
Predators:Lions and Spotted Hyenas
Lifespan:10 to 11 Years in the wild
Habitat:Grasslands, Savannas
Gestation:69–73 Days

Scientific Classification

Kingdom:Animal
Phylum:Chordate
Class:Mammal
Order:Carnivora
Family:Canidae
Genus:Lycaon
Scientific Name:Lycaon pictus

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References

1. African Wild Dog Wikipedia Article – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ African_wild_dog

2. African Wild Dog National Geographic Article – https://www.nationalgeographic.com/ african-wild-dog