African wild dogs are very effective, and one killed fifty baboons.

African wild dogs are very effective. One killed fifty baboons, but many of them were killed by humans.

African wild dog is a medium-sized canine in sub-Saharan Africa. African wild dogs are most easily distinguished from domestic dogs and other wild dogs, because they have bright and mottled fur, and its Latin name aptly means "painting wolves". It is said that African wild dogs are the most sociable of all canines. They live in groups of about 30 dogs.

Sadly, however, this animal with high IQ and high social skills is seriously threatened in most natural habitats. African wild dogs have red, black, white, brown and yellow fur. It is also considered as a camouflage, which can help African wild dogs blend into their surroundings.

African wild dogs also have big ears, long snout and legs, and each foot has four toes. This is one of the biggest differences between African wild dogs and other canines. They also have a big stomach and a long large intestine, which helps them absorb water in food more effectively.

It is believed that African wild dogs have been found in nearly 40 different African countries, but the number is much lower. Most African wild dog populations are mainly confined to national parks in southern Africa.

African wild dogs need a large territory to support their survival. As their homes shrink, the number of dogs is also decreasing.

African wild dogs are highly socialized animals with strict hierarchy. They are the best group in the world. They do everything together.

African wild dogs communicate with each other through touch, movement and sound. Before hunting, they gather together, lick each other with their noses, wag their tails and make sharp noises.

African wild dogs live at dusk, which means they are most active at dawn and dusk.

In African wild dogs, there is usually only one pair of breeding, namely the dominant male and female members. After about 70 days of pregnancy, female African wild dogs will give birth to 2 to 20 cubs in their nests and rely on other dogs to provide food.

African wild dog cubs leave their nests when they are two to three months old and are fed and cared for by the whole dog group until they are old enough to be independent and join another African wild dog group.

African wild dogs are carnivores, killing large animals in droves on the African plains. African wild dogs mainly prey on large mammals, such as warthogs and many kinds of antelopes, and take rodents, lizards, birds and insects as supplementary food.

They even prey on large herbivores, such as wildebeests, which are weakened by illness or injury.

Although African wild dogs usually hunt much faster, the chase can last for several kilometers. It is the endurance and perseverance of wild dogs that make them hunt successfully. Hunting in groups also means that African wild dogs can easily surround their prey.

In southern African countries, the number of African wild dogs is declining rapidly, and they are usually hunted by farmers. Although most African wild dog populations are confined to national parks, they often need more territory. If they leave these protected areas, humans will hunt them today.

African wild dogs are listed as endangered species by IUCN, because the number of African wild dogs has been declining rapidly. In sub-Saharan Africa, the number has dropped to 5,000. Hunting, habitat loss and disease transmission are the main reasons for the decline in the number of wild dogs in Africa.