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African hunting dogs have many names, the most common being African wild dogs or African hunting dogs. they are also known as Cape Hunting dogs and Painted dogs. In England they are called Painted wolves, in the Afrikaans language, Wildehond and in Swahili, Mbwa mwitu. Also as they are the only member of the canidae family, Lycaon Pictus (meaning "painted wolf" in greek), they have become known as simply Lycaon.
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Is African hunting dog a vertebrate?
the dogs do have backbones
What do African hunting dogs eat?
They eat Springbox, Gazelle and, Kob. They also eat hyanes. This is just some of the things that the African Hunting Dogs eat.
Why are hunting dogs also called painted dogs?
because they have spots like someone painted them :)
What are the release dates for Hunting Dogs at Work - 1942?
Hunting Dogs at Work - 1942 was released on: USA: 20 February 1942
Where do the African wild dogs live?
they are usually called just "African wild dogs" and their scientific name is Lycaon pictus
What are impalas predotors?
lions, hyenas, African wild dogs, African hunting dogs, African wild dogs, leopards and cheetahs
Where African hunting dogs live?
In Africa
Is African hunting dog a vertebrate?
the dogs do have backbones
What is the scientific name of African wild dogs?
An African wild dog is also known as a Lycaon pictus. The African wild dog is a hunting dog and as such picks off the weaker animals in the wild helping to restore a natural balance in life.
What do African hunting dogs eat?
They eat Springbox, Gazelle and, Kob. They also eat hyanes. This is just some of the things that the African Hunting Dogs eat.
Why do African Hunting Dogs have such large ears?
to dissipate heat.
What are the African hunting dogs predators?
hyenas prey on the pups
Why do hunting dogs have a white tip to their tail?
Maybe camoflaouge It's not just hunting dogs that have a white tipped tail. African wild dogs have the same white tip. In the wild, that white tip helps keep the pack in contact while hunting. For hunting dogs, it helps the hunter keep track of where his/her dogs are.
Dogs in the UK?
you can see African hunting dogs in London zoo, Colchester or Dublin. i think that's what you were asking
Why do African wild dogs have big ears?
Wild African dogs have big rounded ears to be able to hear at greater distances than domestic dogs for purposes of hunting and defense.
Why are African painted dog are extinct?
The African Painted Dog commonly called the African Wild Dog is not extinct. It is endangered due to hunting and motor vehicle collisions. It also catches diseases from domesticated dogs. Habitat loss has also taking a toll on the number of surviving African Wild Dogs in Africa. And your sentence makes no sence.
UK Zoos with African Wild Dogs?
At what I know, London and Edinburgh have Painted Hunting Dogs, unaware of the other subspecies.
