African Wild Dog Distribution and HabitatДЄfrican Wild Dogs are found naturally roaming the deserts, open-plains and arid savanna of sub-Saharan Africa where the range of the African Wild Dog has decreased rapidly. They also have a large stomach and a long, large intestine which aids them in more effectively absorbing moisture from their food. This is one of the biggest differences between the African Wild Dog and other canine species as they have five. The African Wild Dog also has large ears, a long muzzle and long legs, with four toes on each foot. It is also thought to act as a type of camouflage, helping the African Wild Dog to blend into its surroundings. The fur of the African Wild Dog is red, black, white, brown and yellow in colour with the random pattern of colours being unique to each individual.

The most distinctive feature of the African Wild Dog is its beautifully mottled fur which makes this canine very easy to identify. Sadly however, this highly intelligent and sociable animal is severely under threat in much of its natural habitat, primarily due to habitat loss and having been hunted by Humans. The African Wild Dog is said to be the most sociable of all the canines, living in packs of around 30 individuals. The African Wild Dog is most easily identified from both domestic and other wild Dogs by their brightly mottled fur, with its name in Latin aptly meaning painted wolf. The African Wild Dog (also known as the Painted Dog and the Cape Hunting Dog) is a medium sized species of canine found across sub-Saharan Africa. African Wild Dog Classification and Evolution

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