The Pups
Finally got to see the Wild Dog pups yesterday - they are so big already ;-(
Born on Thanksgiving Day, 25 Nov 2010 - they are now 4 months old.
There are 10 pups along with mom, dad and one uncle. Most of them were asleep.
Their coats remind me of a Calico cat coloration.
These wild dogs hunt in packs and are successful about 8 out of 10 times. More than most predators. (ie: Lions are successful in their hunts 2-3 times out of 10) They are also very susceptible to domestic dog diseases, but in the wild, researchers have tried vaccinating against rabies and distemper, but for the most part the vaccinations are not successful.
It is variously called the African Wild Dog, African Hunting Dog, Cape Hunting Dog, Painted Dog, Painted Wolf, Painted Hunting Dog, Spotted Dog, or Ornate Wolf.
The Pups
Finally got to see the Wild Dog pups yesterday - they are so big already ;-(
Born on Thanksgiving Day, 25 Nov 2010 - they are now 4 months old.
There are 10 pups along with mom, dad and one uncle. Most of them were asleep.
Their coats remind me of a Calico cat coloration.
These wild dogs hunt in packs and are successful about 8 out of 10 times. More than most predators. (ie: Lions are successful in their hunts 2-3 times out of 10) They are also very susceptible to domestic dog diseases, but in the wild, researchers have tried vaccinating against rabies and distemper, but for the most part the vaccinations are not successful.
It is variously called the African Wild Dog, African Hunting Dog, Cape Hunting Dog, Painted Dog, Painted Wolf, Painted Hunting Dog, Spotted Dog, or Ornate Wolf.