African wild dogs are carnivores always thought to hunt in packs. But new DNA analysis has found they also eat small birds ...

The African wild dog, also known as the painted wolf or Lycaon pictus, is a remarkable creature that roams the grasslands and woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa. Known for its striking coat of ...

The African wild dog is one of the world's rarest mammals. At a glance, people unfamiliar with the species misidentify it as a hyena. While both animals are spotted, the African wild dog has round ...

African wild dogs weigh 40 to 79 pounds with males slightly heavier than females. They are 30 to 43 inches in length and stand 24 to 30 inches at shoulder height with females slightly larger.

By Natalie Angier The three sisters knew they had to leave home. They were African wild dogs, elite predators of the sub-Saharan region and among the most endangered mammals on Earth. At 3 years ...

Sneezing completed, the decision is made. The hunt is on. African wild dogs can cover over six miles a day in search of food. A herd of impala. The pack sets off in pursuit, led by the subordinate ...

Damien Boyd Bertrand Paul Paris receives funding from Morris Animal Foundation, Roger Willliams Park Zoo and Fresno Chaffee Zoo. He is affiliated with James Cook University, the Institute for ...

The African wild dog is one of Africa's most endangered predators. African wild dogs are highly elusive, avoiding human contact and utilizing vast, remote territories to remain out of sight.

The African wild dog is one of Africa’s most endangered predators. African wild dogs are highly elusive, avoiding human contact and utilising vast, remote territories to remain out of sight.