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because they have spots like someone painted them :)
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What are African hunting dogs also known as?
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.
Where do the African wild dogs live?
they are usually called just "African wild dogs" and their scientific name is Lycaon pictus
What are the release dates for Hunting Dogs at Work - 1942?
Hunting Dogs at Work - 1942 was released on: USA: 20 February 1942
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.
Is African hunting dog a vertebrate?
the dogs do have backbones
What are African hunting dogs also known as?
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.
Do painted hunting dogs and margay cats get along?
They never meet! Margays are from the Americas and the painted dog is from Africa.
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.
Why are the band Blue Dogs called Blue Dogs?
cause they painted there dogs blue
What is a hunting group of lions called?
A group of dogs is called a pack. There may be a different name for a group of hunting fox hounds, but I don't know it.
What are bird dogs really called?
hunting dogs because there are many breeds such as the golden retriever
What is a group of beagles called?
Beagles are hunting dogs so they are classified as Sporting Dogs.
Do hunting dogs eat meat or plants?
Hunting dogs eat meat.
What breed of dog was popular with English aristocrats?
King Charles bred a Cocker Spaniel that is now called the Charles Cocker Spaniel and this dog was very popular with English aristocrats. Many posed with their dogs in the paintings of the time. Fox hunting and hunting dogs were also very popular with the aristocrats. Whole kennels of dogs were kept on estates just for the purpose of fox hunting and bird hunts.
are bulldogs hunting dogs?
no they are not hunting dogs . they are too small. As with most small dogs there were originally breed as ratters.
Does hunting rabbits with dogs affect deer hunting?
depend on if the deers are afraid of dogs
