African Wild Dog

The African wild dog, also called the African painted dog and the African hunting dog, is a wild canine which is a native species to sub-Saharan Africa.

Conservation status: Endangered (Population decreasing)

Trophic level: Carnivorous

Scientific name: Lycaon pictus

Length: 3 ft. (Adult)

Mass: 49 lbs (Adult)

Gestation period: 60 – 80 days

Life: about 10 years