Why do African wild dogs live in the desert?

Answer 1

Humans are the main cause. Killing them... In Botswana farmers would think their pest and shoot them. A lot of them are also road kill. Humans are not the only thing that cause them to be endangered though. Major predators sometimes also take their prey that they hunt.

Answer 2

Some "Special" or Unique things about the African Wild Dog is as follows:

• They are also known as "The Cape Hunting Dog" or "The Painted Dog"

• They only have 4 toes on each foot where other dogs have 5 toes.

• Their Latin Scientific name means "Painted Wolf"

• While they live in packs like other dogs they are generally lead/dominated by a Monogamous breeding pair.

• Packs are very social and have been known to share food, care for/assist weak/injured members

• Have oversized ears

• Have a mottled coat which is Black, white, red, tan, brown, and yellow

African hunting dogs are endangered. They are faced with shrinking room to roam in their African home. They are also quite susceptible to diseases spread by domestic animals.